Twentynine Palms food giveaway this Saturday (4/6)
Food packages will be given away to needy families this Saturday (April 6) morning by the Twentynine Palms High School Interact Club. The club, whose focus is to engage with the community in charitable ways, holds two major food drives each…
Suspect arrested for alleged child abuse in Twentynine Palms
A man was arrested on charges related to alleged child abuse in Twentynine Palms. Seth Kyle, 48, was arrested on Wednesday (March 27) at the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station just before 5 p.m. The Sheriff’s Department has not yet provided details…
Border Patrol takes man into custody after refusing to leave Combat Center
A person was taken into custody after attempting to access the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center without valid identification. A representative from Marine Corps confirmed that on 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday (March 27), an individual entered the…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission to clean up blighted properties, elect new leader
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will assemble this week and kick off the meeting by electing both the commission chair and vice chair. Then the commission will hold three public hearings dealing with neglected properties. The first…
Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act virtual meeting agenda for 4/4
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Act was enacted last July with the aim of protecting the culturally and ecologically important tree while supporting the state’s renewable energy and housing development priorities. Part of this effort is…
Freedom Plaza available for more than sports
The conception and construction of Freedom Plaza was a major undertaking for the City of Twentynine Palms. The massive structure serves as an anchor for the community in downtown Twentynine Palms, and the facility is so large, some residents may…
Z107.7 News recognized at RTNA Golden Mikes
The Z107.7 News Department was recognized over the weekend by the Radio & Television News Association of Southern California at the 74th Annual Golden Mike Awards. Z107.7 received two nominations for our reporting in 2023. The first…
What does it take to Feel Safe? White Rock Horse Rescue: a place of refuge
Listen here: Ever wonder what it takes for a horse to feel safe again after a life of abuse or neglect? It's more than just a roof over their heads—it's about finding a place where they can truly relax, heal, and rediscover trust.…
Escape to Sawtooth Canyon Campground for a free staycation in a different desert landscape
I was driving back home on the 247 from a few weekends ago when I passed Sawtooth Canyon Campground - situated about halfway between Barstow and Lucerne Valley. I was doing my favorite type of traveling - the kind with no itinerary or…
Free Permits required for campfires on BLM land
Campfure permits are required to have one on BLM land. It’s free and super easy to obtain at the BLM's website. You have to watch a video and take a short quiz, but its might be a good thing to do with kids before heading out and doing some…
National Trails Hwy connecting Vegas and Morongo Basin reopens
The newly repaired bridge is known as Bridge 70, and it is about a mile east of Saltus Road, east of Amboy. Originally built in 1930, it is a wooden trestle bridge used as part of National Trails Highway, which was once part of Route 66. Damage…
Final day to register for 2024 Hwy 62 Open Studios Art Tours is Sunday (3/31)
It's the final few days to register for the 2024 Hwy 62 Open Studios Art Tours! This beloved annual event sees artists across the Morongo Basin open their studios to visitors for three weekends in October. Any Morongo Basin-based artist is…
Guided sunset hike to Mecca Hills on 4/19
It may not look like it this weekend, but spring is here and that has me wanting to get out and hike as much as I can. One area that I have yet to explore is the Mecca Hills to our south. If you exit the National Park at the Cottonwood Exit you…
Yucca Valley domestic disturbance and robbery suspect arrested
The suspect in a robbery and assault was arrested Wednesday morning. On Tuesday (March 26), Sheriff's Deputies responded to a report of a domestic disturbance and robbery that occurred in the 5000 block of Buena Suerte Road in Yucca…
MUSD Nutritional Services wins ‘Turnip the Beet’ Award
The Morongo Unified School District Nutrition Services Department was honored last week with a Turnip the Beet Award from the Food and Nutrition Services of the US Dept of Agriculture. The Turnip the Beet Award recognizes outstanding summer meal…
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Thanksgiving Food Basket giveaway at The Way Station in Joshua Tree this Tuesday (11/26)
The Way Station will be giving out food boxes and turkeys tomorrow morning at 8…
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