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 Basin Office Douglas Poston. Daigneault cited the District Attorney’s precedent of requiring those with a drug charge who are eligible for probation to sign a document...
San Bernardino’s County’s Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement Team - or H.O.P.E. worked in the county’s unincorporated areas and surrounding communities to connect staff with unhoused residents offering them housing, medical and mental health treatment services. The team says that they focused on individuals with significant mental illnesses to help...
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 near the National Park. On Thursday (January 30) just after 9 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies responded to a call from a man who had...
The Yucca Valley Town Council meeting will begin with an update on the Old Town Beautification and Sustainability Project. Developments for Phase 1 have begun on Elk Trail; this portion of the project consists of building a parking lot for 93 spaces, four dual-port electric vehicle charging stations, restrooms,...
Quilted sweatshirts is the subject of today’s (February 3) meeting of The Cactus Sew-ables Quilt Guild The guest speakers will be Judy Q. Block & Rebecca Blosser who will discuss the sweatshirts. February’s theme is Valentine’s Day so wear red or pink. The meeting will be held at the Yucca Valley...
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 Teen Driving Class tomorrow (February 4) The class is designed to help prepare teens for the situations they may come across as new drivers. Topics discussed...
Copper Mountain College’s nursing program holds their annual fundraiser this weekend. The “Have a Heart Nursing Fundraiser” will be held this Saturday (February 8). Expect delicious food, fun, and the chance to win big - all to benefit CMC Nursing Students, providing vital support for their education and training. Guests will...
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 County Fire Department. Daigneault asked Sherwin about our community’s exposure to fire danger, to which he said “The desert does burn and it does burn fiercely...
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 Absolor has been running karaoke nights several times a week since the early 2000's. He's been the fixture on the stage of the former Kokopelli's...
The Harrison House in Joshua Tree is holding a show tonight with acclaimed composer and guitarist Gyan Riley. The internationally renowned musician was in residence at the Harrison House in 2023 to 2024, and is releasing his first vocal album titled “Winter Sun” later this week. According to the Harrison...
The Joshua Tree National Park Association has opened submissions for their show titled "Desert Dwellers: Life in the Mojave.” The exhibition opens on March 22nd as part of Yucca Valley’s 3rd Saturday Art Walk. Entries must address or interpret the themes of how plants and animals not only survive but...