Unfortunately, we've seen mosquitoes come into the Morongo Basin and bit our tender, sunburned skin. San Bernardino County's Mosquito and Vector Control program has released some simple steps you can take to reduce mosquito activity and prevent getting infected by mosquito born diseases like West Nile virus, Zika virus,...
Save the dates, there is going to be a Giant Rock Cleanup on Friday May 30th. It’s the 20th anniversary of the boulder’s break and blight sights will be hosting a graffiti and garbage removal event at the famous freestanding rock. Volunteers will apply the graffiti-removing goo called elephant...
The Rotary Club of Twentynine Palms recently honored the “Teacher of the Month” in support of excellence in local education. Twentynine Palms Junior High School Principal Derek Swem said he selected Carrie Cole as the “Teacher of the Month” because of her outstanding work and dedication. Swem said Cole...
A traffic stop in Joshua Tree resulted in the rescue of a child believed to be kidnapped and an arrest for attempted murder.On Thursday (May 8) at around 11:30 p.m., a deputy from the Morongo Basin Station observed a silver Hyundai traveling eastbound on Twentynine Palms Highway near Barberry...
A traffic stop in Yucca Valley led to an arrest for investigation into possession of meth and someone else's handgun. On Sunday (May 4) at around 8:15 p.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputies conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with code violations in the 55500 block of Twentynine Palms...
Southern California is a motorcycle-enthusiast’s dream, with more rideable sunny days down here than almost anywhere else in the county. While other areas have to store their motorcycles for a winter’s nap, some of the best riding happens around here from January to May, when temps stay low and...
Caltrans has announced that they will conduct a pavement project on SR-247 starting May 18, with work continuing through Fall of 2025. Crews will be working Sundays through Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. on SR-247, known locally as Old Woman Springs Road. The construction will be happening between Twentynine...
As part of their annual scholarship program, the Morongo Basin Conservation Association has awarded college scholarships to three local graduating high school seniors. The MBCA seeks to award $1000 to three students who have committed to including conservation and environmental interests in their education and career plans. MBCA's Conservation Scholarship has...
The Desert Goddess Center is a new women's space in Morongo Valley, operated by local women’s studies scholar and activist Jayne DeMente who has started this resource center, workshop room, and educational retail space to raise awareness of women’s overlooked historical narrative and current issues. Years ago, DeMente ran the women-centric arts...
A free short-film screening from local artists screens Friday night (May 9) at the Art Queen complex in Joshua Tree. The film, “Chicano Moses and La Bruja de Landers," was written by and stars local artist Joe Alvarez and was directed by Jose Garcia Davis. The film was shot in...
New details have been released in the deputy-involved shooting that occurred in Yucca Valley on Monday (May 5). According to a press release issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, on Monday night at around 11 p.m. they received a call from the Graham Michael Lee Belle, a 30...
Tuesday night’s Yucca Valley Town Council meeting included a lengthy update on the Animal Shelter, which was met with significant public comment. The latter half of Tuesday night’s Yucca Valley Town Council meeting concerned the second update on the 90-Day Operational Review of the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter. The...
Copper Mountain College is holding their annual hiring fair Thursday. Beginning at 11:00 a.m., job seekers and those who are interested in exploring new opportunities should head to the school's Bell Center to meet with institutions and employers from the Morongo Basin as well as from across San Bernardino...
The Copper Mountain College Board of Trustees meets in regular session Thursday to meet new employees, receive division reports, and receive a presentation about the Math Engineering Science Achievement program. The Board will also review draft procedures for responding to discrimination and harassment complaints. The Board meets in regular session...
The Joshua Tree Association of Business and Culture (JTABC) is a newly formed group that aims to support the business community of the 92252 zip code. Z107.7 sat down with longtime Joshua Tree Business owners Amanda B’Hymer and Seth Zaharias, and talked about the goals of the group, why...
The Friends of the Yucca Valley Library are looking for gently used books for their book shop inside the library. Books of any amount and genre are accepted, but please skip book sets like encyclopedias. The donations can be dropped off at the Yucca Valley Library, located on Joshua Lane...
The skies over our unique desert are full of wonders, mysteries, and discoveries. On this week’s “Up Close” show, Aeronautical and Astronautical engineer Dr. Gary Blackwood will guide us across the stars and planets and where and when we can see them. Blackwood will also talk with host Gary...
