Felon with suspected home-built pistol arrested for domestic violence court order violation

A felon with a domestic violence restraining order against him was allegedly found in a car with the protected party and a ghost gun. On...

Yucca Valley man on parole arrested for suspected drug possession after short pursuit

A Yucca Valley man is alleged to have led deputies on a short pursuit before being arrested on suspicion of drugs. On Wednesday (February 5),...

Florida man arrested for suspected DUI after allegedly hitting power pole in Twentynine Palms

After colliding with a power pole and injuring his passenger, a 19 year-old was arrested on suspicion of Driving Under the Influence (DUI). At around...

Remebering Jerry Lee Phipps, who lived in Twentynine Palms for 54 years

Jerry Lee Phipps, a 54 – year resident of Twentynine Palms, Ca died on January 20, 2025. He was 74 years old at the time...

Attempted murder suspect arrested after ex-boyfriend is stabbed

A woman was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly stabbing her ex-boyfriend in Joshua Tree, leading Sheriff's Deputies on a foot pursuit...

CHP holding “Start Smart Teen Driving Class” this Tuesday (2/4)

Teens looking to reduce their possibility of car collisions and keep their insurance rates down should consider attending the California Highway Patrol’s Start Smart...

MDLT employee accused of embezzling $325,000

In a bombshell report from the Desert Sun and reporter Janet Wilson, The Mojave Desert Land Trust said that it had been swindled out...

SUSPECT IN MURDER OF LOCAL SHERIFF’S SERGEANT WAS A WANTED MAN

The man who shot San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Sgt. Dominic Vaca to death after an attempted traffic stop in Yucca Valley had a warrant...

Two decades later, “Karaoke with Roberto” still hitting high notes in the hi-desert

If you've performed karaoke in the Morongo Basin some time in the last two decades, you've probably met Roberto, and hopefully you've tipped him! Roberto...

Construction on private land within Joshua Tree National Park halted for investigation (updated)

Joshua Tree National Park has halted construction on one or more privately-owned parcels within park borders pending an investigation into possible damages to park property.

Yucca Valley Planning Commission: Spark by Hilton, STVR permits, Pizza Hut

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting began with the review of an exterior color change application for the Spark by Hilton hotel, formerly the...

Man arrested for investigation into attempted murder with sword has hate crime enhancements added...

Paul Pinkcard of Joshua Tree was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder for allegedly slashing a landscaper with a sword. Now he is facing additional enhancements for committing a hate crime.

Driver suspected of fleeing fatal collision on Twentynine Palms Highway arrested for suspicion of...

The driver of the car that is suspected of fleeing the scene of a fatal collision on Twentynine Palms Highway has been located and...

Yucca Valley woman struck and killed by vehicle in Desert Hot Springs

A Yucca Valley woman was killed by a vehicle while walking on a road in Desert Hot Springs. On Monday (January 27) at around 5...

Selling fentanyl that results in a death may add “murder” to list of charges...

On a recent episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Supervising Deputy District Attorney for the Desert Division Morongo...

Smokey Bear unveils Morongo Valley’s new fire danger sign

Yesterday at noon sharp, Smokey Bear hosted the unveiling of Morongo Valley’s new fire danger sign at the top of the Morongo grade on...

“Morongo Valley Residents Against the Tower” cite health risks and decreased property value from...

On Thursday, February 7th , the local activist group “Morongo Valley Residents Against the Tower” held a meeting in Covington Park’s multipurpose room to...

Clean up at Giant Rock in Landers this Saturday at 9:00 AM

Another gathering to cleanup Giant Rock cleanup is happening this Saturday, February 1st, with the option to campout tonight in preparation for the day’s...

TWENTYNINE PALMS MAN ARRESTED FOR INVESTIGATION OF ATTEMPTED MURDER

A Twentynine Palms man was arrested Wednesday after his girlfriend said he tried to kill her. According to a Sheriff’s report, on Sunday, Steven Harwood, 47,...

SB County Fire Department: “Defensible Space” helps prepare you and your community for wildfires

On last week's episode of the z107.7 Up Close Show, Host Gary Daigneault spoke to Eric Sherwin,  Public Information Officer for the San Bernardino...