BLM CLOSES PUBLIC OHV AREA FOR KING OF THE HAMMERS
The Bureau of Land Management will temporarily block access to public OHV areas for next weekend’s King of the Hammers off-highway vehicle race. Reporter Heather Clisby has details… Beginning this weekend and going through Saturday, February 5,…
COUNTY RESUMES AT-HOME TEST DISTRIBUTION AND EXPANDS TESTING OPPORTUNITIES
Testing remains in high demand countywide as COVID-19 continues to surge following the holiday season. County-facilitated testing sites will now resume the distribution of free over-the-counter antigen test kits to individuals who live, work or…
ARTIST JINNY YU DISCUSSING LONG-TERM PROJECT FOR BOXOPROJECTS
Jinny Yu's painting practice and long-term art project is an inquiry into understanding migration and its significant political concerns. Hilary Sloane will tell you about Jinny Yu's work and her current artist talk in-person or on…
JBWD DISMISSES GENERAL MANAGER
Directors at the Joshua Basin Water District made the decision to dismiss General Manager Mark Ban during a closed session meeting Wednesday night (January 19). Reporter Mike Lipsitz has details… A statement issued by the water district said…
JTNP CLIMBING MANAGEMENT PLAN BEGINS PUBLIC SCOPING
Joshua Tree National Park (JTNP) has begun Public Scoping on the Climbing Management Plan (CMP). The Public Scoping period will run for 45 days, ending February 27. During this planning phase Joshua Tree National Park is asking the public to…
COUNTY LIBRARIES OFFER FREE DIGITAL CONTENT
Do you have a phone, tablet, or device or received a new one this holiday season? The San Bernardino County Libraries are now offering digital materials. Hilary Sloane will tell you more... The San Bernardino County Library now offers an array…
WORK SOUGHT FOR DESERT WRITER’S GUILD 2022 ANTHOLOGY
The Desert Writers Guild of Joshua Tree is seeking submissions for its 2022 anthology from creators of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, black-and-white photography, or artwork. They are especially seeking submissions that deal with covid…
GREENLEAF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION AVAILABLE TO ALL GRADUATING MUSD SENIORS
Applications for Copper Mountain College’s prestigious Greenleaf Scholarship are now available to all graduating seniors in the school district. Assignment reporter Chris Fleischman has the details for how to apply to this full-ride scholarship……
“APRICITY,” A DESERT WINTER THEMED SHOW, ON DISPLAY AT 29 PALMS VISITOR CENTER
Earlier this month, the 29 Palms Visitor Center opened their latest show, featuring artwork inspired by winter in the desert. Reporter Jef Harmatz has the show details. The 29 Palms Visitor Center's new show called “Apricity: The Warmth of…
LADY TROJAN BASKETBALL REMAINS UNDEFEATED IN LEAGUE PLAY
The Yucca Valley High School Lady Trojan varsity basketball team returned to the court Wednesday (January 19) afternoon and blew past Desert Mirage High School by a 86-5 score to move their Desert Valley League record to 7-0 on the season.Junior…
MOTHER OF TWO KILLED IN THURSDAY MORNING CRASH IN 29 PALMS
A Thursday morning crash in Twentynine Palms has claimed the life of a Navy wife and mother of two, according to a CHP press release. On January 20 just after 6 a.m., Joel Almeida, 49 of Gaithersburg, Maryland, was driving a black 2019 Nissan…
BODY FOUND IN JTNP THAT OF SAN DIEGO TEACHER
A body found in Joshua Tree National Park on Monday has been identified as a San Diego teacher. According to a JTNP press release, on January 17, shortly before 10 a.m., the National Park Service responded to a report of a deceased man in the…
MORONGO VALLEY CSD APPOINTS NEW DIRECTORS
After a tumultuous few months that saw the resignation of two directors, the Morongo Valley Community Services District Board of Directors appointed two replacements at last night’s meeting. Reporter Jef Harmatz has the details. At last night’s…
MORONGO VALLEY FIRE DEPARTMENT FULLY STAFFED, UNDER BUDGET, ACCORDING TO CSD BOARD
Following the appointment of two new directors, the Morongo Valley Community Services District continued on with the rest of their regularly scheduled meeting. Reporter Jef Harmatz returns to wrap up the rundown. The CSD board of directors voted…
MUSD HOMELESS SPECIALIST ON UP CLOSE SHOW TOMORROW
You can join Gary Daigneault, tomorrow (January 21) right here on Z107.7 at 10 a.m. during the community favorite “Up Close Show”. This week, Gary talks with Wayne Hamilton, the homeless specialist for the Morongo Unified School District.…
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