Joshua Tree, CA

PALM DESERT, CA (KESQ)- Assemblymember Greg Wallis announcing his Western Joshua Tree bill is headed to the governor's desk. The bill, AB 1663, is intended to make the permit process easier for residents to remove or trim the trees located on their properties, while keeping protections in place for the species. It also gives the The post Assemblymember Greg Wallis’ western Joshua Tree bill passes legislature, heads to Governor’s desk appeared first on KESQ.

RANCHO MIRAGE, Calif. (KESQ) - With extreme heat, rugged terrain and limited cell service in parts of the desert, a trip outdoors can quickly become dangerous if hikers aren’t prepared. The Joshua Tree National Park Association hosted a “Don’t Die Today” class Saturday at REI in Rancho Mirage, aimed at giving hikers and visitors practical The post “Don’t Die Today” class teaches how to stay safe before hitting the trail appeared first on KESQ.

Extreme Heat Warning: Joshua Tree NP East, Salton Sea, Chuckwalla Mountains and 1 more area until Aug 28 at 8:57 PM The post Extreme Heat Warning issued August 28 at 1:56PM MST until August 28 at 8:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ appeared first on KESQ.

At the beginning of the meeting City Manager Kevin Cole announced that the second reading of the ordinance rescinding the Ofland luxury resort project would be postponed until a later date. When resident Cindy Bernard asked why, Cole stated that it was being tabled to a later meeting. “We’re just not ready to bring it … The post Twentynine Palms City Council pauses second reading of Ofland cancellation appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

Two vehicle fires on Highway 62 snarled traffic for Morongo Basin commuters on Tuesday. The California Highway Patrol responded to a vehicle fire at 10:52 a.m. in the eastbound lane of Twentynine Palms Highway just west of Desert Willow Trail in Morongo Valley. One lane of traffic was closed while responders extinguished the blaze. No … The post Two unrelated car fires on Highway 62 slows traffic but no injuries reported appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

A man out on bail was arrested on suspicion of false imprisonment, assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence, and making threats in Wonder Valley.  On Saturday (August 22) at around 11:36 a.m., San Bernardino County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call near the intersection of Amboy Road and Cactus Jack Road in Wonder … The post Wonder Valley man arrested for investigation into false imprisonment and assault appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

A unique and event-filled “Cultural Collaboration” will be held at the Joshua Tree Retreat Center on Saturday, August 29. Hosted by Karma TDS and the Sunder Foundation, the event supports area non-profits like Milt-tree and the Military spouses association. On the Z107.7 “Up Close” show on Friday (8/29) Dr. Keerthy Sunder will talk to host … The post Joshua Tree Retreat Center “Cultural Collaborators” on The Up Close Show this Friday (8/29) appeared firs

The Twentynine Palms High School Ladycats volleyball teams beat the Broncos of Banning High School Wednesday night (August 26). Junior Varsity won 25-16 and 25-19.  Mackenzie Hamilton was big at the net with four kills and served up four aces.  Chessa Robinson served up five ace serves, had one kill and four assists.  Audrina McConville … The post Ladycats volleyball teams bowl over Banning Broncos on Wednesday appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

The Yucca Valley High School girls Trojan volleyball team traveled to Shadow Hills High School Wednesday (August 26). The Trojans won in five. Alyssa McNeal was 28/31 serving with ten aces and Lexi Ann illagan had a good day as libero with also serving over 90%. The Trojans are now 1-1 in league.  The post Trojan volleyball travels to Shadow Hills, wins in 5 appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.

The deputies from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Morongo Basin Station will be conducting two special traffic patrols in Yucca Valley on Thursday (August 27). Beginning at noon, the deputies will conduct a traffic safety operation focusing on drivers who endanger pedestrians and cyclists. They will be on the look out for driver behavior that … The post Sheriff conducting two special patrols in Yucca Valley today (8/27) appeared first on Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree.