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The California State Library Parks Pass Program will continue with $6.75 million in ongoing annual funding included in the state budget. That means the funding stays intact unless a future lawmaker decides to remove it. The program allows any California State resident with a library card to check out a free vehicle day-use pass for … The post California Library Parks Pass will now be automatically funded each year appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

Copper Mountain College is now accepting class proposals for the Community Education program for their fall semester.  The Community Education Program provides an opportunity for members of the community to share their expertise and talents by offering educational classes to fellow community members. Past classes have involved everything from cooking to film-making to photography to … The post CMC accepting class proposals for Fall Community Education program appeared first on Z107.7

On last Friday’s (June 26) episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Captain Steve Scovel of the Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station. Daigneault asked Captain Scovel the Sheriff’s “Citizens on Patrol” program. Captain Scovel: “Our Citizens on Patrol do anything. They pick up a lot of our work that a deputy … The post “Citizens on Patrol” gives residents a way to participate in law enforcement appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua

To help protect residents and neighborhoods, San Bernardino County Fire and local law enforcement agencies will conduct fireworks enforcement operations throughout the holiday period. Individuals found possessing or using illegal fireworks may face fines and other penalties, and property owners can be held responsible for fireworks used on their premises. Residents are encouraged to attend … The post Reminder: All personal fireworks are illegal in the Morongo Basin appeared first on Z107.7

After narrowly avoiding a head-on collision with a deputy, a driver is alleged to have led a reckless pursuit through Yucca Valley. On Tuesday (June 30 at around 11:30 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies say a Jeep Cherokee was driving in the opposing lane of traffic near the intersection of Twentynine Palms Highway and … The post Wrong way driver arrested for investigation into DUI and felony reckless evasion appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

The dreaded “dog days” of summer are approaching fast and bringing with them a dose of seasonal lethargy from the sun’s oppressive heat. Activity in the Mojave may appear to slow down when the thermometer goes up, but in reality, summer is one of the busiest times of year for the desert if you know … The post Pre-order Hi-Desert Nature Museum’s Summer Science Kits “Under the Mojave Moon” appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

On last Friday’s (June 26) episode of the Z107.7 Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault spoke with Captain Steve Scovel of the Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station. Daigneault asked Captain Scovel about the Morongo Basin’s unhoused community. The conversation started with a look at the Sheriff’s Community Service & Reentry Division’s Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement Team, … The post Captain Scovel discusses County’s Homeless Outreach Proactive Enforcement (HO

Recent ballot votes regarding special service areas in the Morongo Basin were certified by the County last week, and some special service areas will soon be dissolved.   Special Districts, as created by San Bernardino County, allowed property owners in certain areas to fund road maintenance and improvements via an additional property fee on their taxes. … The post Road maintenance will become property owner’s responsibility in some areas after road districts dissolve appear

The Hi-Desert Water District Board of Directors meets in regular session on Wednesday (July 1). On their agenda is a possible raise for General Manager Tony Culver. The Board will also make adjustments to fees on properties within the sewer district that have dramatically changed their usage since the sewer was installed. The Hi-Desert Water … The post Hi-Desert Water District meets Wednesday to discuss possible raise for General Manager appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

Big Morongo Canyon Preserve will be hosting their free Summer Science Fun series every Friday in July to provide programming for children during summer break. Reporter Gabriel Hart spoke to the Preserve’s Co-Chairman of Education Kim McClinton about the intention of the program and what to expect this Friday for their first session of the … The post Big Morongo Canyon kicks off their Summer Science Fun program this Friday (7/3) appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.