CHiPs for Kids handed out thousands of toys to Morongo Basin children over the holidays

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Jef Harmatz
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CHP Senior Volunteer Mel Pickens, CHP Officer Mike Radford, and CHP Senior Volunteer Dian McCullough collecting toys at the “CHiPs for Kids” kickoff event in Yucca Valley. Photo: Jef Harmatz

The California Highway Patrol once again conducted their annual “CHiPs for Kids” toy drive this holiday season. Officer Michael Radford from the CHP’s Morongo Basin Station said that they received over 2300 donated toys and gifts from local residents.  

Eight CHP officers, along with four senior volunteers and a member of the CHPs clerical staff distributed the toys to approximately 1000 children between December 17th and December 24th.

Officer Radford said that the drive was, “a great success due to the hard work and generosity of many people of the Morongo Basin. We are very thankful to all involved.” 

Previously reported:

California Highway Patrol collecting gifts during annual “CHiPs for Kids” toy drive
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Jef Harmatz
Jef Harmatz
Jef Harmatz is the co-host of Z107.7’s “Morning Show with Cody and Jef” and Z107.7’s News Director. He has worked as a journalist, cartoonist, chef, and delivery driver. He is known nationally for his writing and comics in publications like TimeOut, Popula, Roadtrippers, Solrad and Spiralbound, and for his album covers for Third Eye Blind and Sir Sly. He is known locally for his pop-up barbecue restaurant Hot Dog Panic. He remains unknown in the field of beekeeping, because he is too afraid of being stung to try it. When not on the radio, he draws comics and self-publishes little books. He lives with his partner and his dog Sunday in Yucca Valley, where he cooks them both elaborate meals.

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