Community Service and Reentry Program looks to reduce homeless arrest cycle
On last week’s Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Sheriff’s Captain James Porter with the Community Service and Reentry Program, and Dr. Evan Thomas of Cal State University San Bernardino about their efforts to reduce…
Luckie Park Pool announces swim lesson schedule
The City of Twentynine Palms Parks and Recreation Department has announced the swimming lessons schedule for the newly reopened Luckie Park Pool. Lessons start June 19, and registration for the sessions opens today (June 12). Classes are…
Geology Fire Ignites at Joshua Tree National Park
*** Story Updated 12:00PM, Sunday 6/11 Geology Fire in Joshua tree National Park Now Over 1,000 acres, 30% Contained. - Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree (z1077fm.com) Firefighters responded to a to a fire in the Geology Tour Road area of Joshua Tree…
Cool down with bird walks in Big Morongo Canyon every Wednesday
For over 20 years, Big Morongo Canyon Preserve has conducted weekly bird walks. The Walks are led by knowledgeable birders who provide an enthusiastic and informative tour of the birds inhabiting Big Morongo Canyon Preserve and adjacent…
Roadrunners are more active, is it ok to feed them?
While many know that feeding coyotes lead to their dependency and untimely deaths, some might wonder if it’s okay to encourage our local roadrunners to stick around by giving them food. Snake season is here, and with it comes a race of…
Library Summer Reading Programs keeps kids learning during summer break
Summer reading is an important part of a child’s education - as the 3 month break has been known to cause a dip in a child’s developing reading skills. The hi desert has three solid summer reading programs and they all start today! This programs…
HAM Radio License Exam coming to Yucca Valley (6/24)
We’re of course big fans of radio here at Z107.7, and the Morongo Basin’s geographical isolation has long been a playground for amateur radio operators. Taking a drive around the mesa or out highway 62, you may spot some extra tall radio…
Final JTAG opening at Second Saturday Art Crawl tonight in Joshua Tree
The second Saturday art crawl is happening this evening (June 10), and tonight’y group of art gallery openings is going to be bittersweet. Art aficionado Jef Harmatz tells us why. The Joshua Tree Art Gallery, known as JTAG, a longstanding…
Mojave Trails National Monument public comment period extended
The Bureau of Land Management announces an extension of the public comment period for the Mojave Trails National Monument Management Plan. Acceptance of public comments has been extended 15-days and will close on July 5, 2023. …
Basin wide skateboarding event at 29 Palms Skate Park (6/21)
GO SKATEBOARDING Day is June 21st, and for the 3rd year in a row Aaron and Paul’s GO SKATE event is taking over the Twentynine Palms skatepark. There will be a lot of skating, a best trick contest, a skateboard race - and if the last couple…
Weeding out invasive species good for native plants, animals, and residents
Invasive species – plants that are not indigenous to the area and harm humans, wildlife and other native plants – are having a boom year here in Morongo Basin. Good news – all that rain and random snow has enabled desert blooms to pop. Bad news…
Boys and Girls Club of the Hi Desert start summer programming (6/19)
The Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert is open for Summer Programming beginning June 19 th ! They have an 8-week program available for youth ages 5-18, and they provide breakfast lunch and snack. The Boys and Girls Club of the hi desert is…
Wonder Valley man dies after incident at County Detention Center
A Wonder Valley man was pronounced dead on Wednesday (June 7) after an incident in a holding cell at San Bernardino County’s West Valley Detention Center on Sunday (June 5). The man, who has not yet been identified, is described at a 53 year-old…
MBCA awards scholarships to three Morongo Basin high school grads
The Morongo Basin Conservation Association scholarships go to local standout students who have demonstrated commitments to include conservation or environmental interests in their education and career plans. Each $1,000 scholarship is intended…
Yard & Plant sale this weekend (6/9 – 6/10) benefitting Yucca Valley Soroptimists
The Yucca Valley Soroptomists are holding a Yard & Plant Sale next weekend on June 9th and 10th. The sale will have household and garage treasures galore, with lots of native and desert-tolerant plants for sale such as succulents, flowers,…
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Haunted House has been bringing spooky fun to Yucca Valley neighborhood since ’95
One family is bringing huge scares to the hi-desert this Halloween. The…
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