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Gary Daigneault
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Retired 47-year broadcaster and journalist. Associated Press Hall of Fame. 27 year high school teacher. Theatrical Director and performer at Theatre 29. Owner of Z107.7 FM in Joshua Tree.
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Morongo Basin Healthcare District Launches Harm-Reduction Program
The Morongo Basin Healthcare District is launching a new harm-reduction program focused on saving lives and enhancing public health. The initiative offers
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September 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
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Suspect in Giant Rock shooting arrested for investigation into attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon
The suspect in a shooting at Giant Rock was arrested last week on suspicion of attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.  The San Bernardino
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September 9, 2025 at 1:33 AM
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MUSD reports overall positive effects and compliance with new cell phone policy
At last Tuesday’s MUSD meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Secondary Education Amy Woods reported an overall positive response to the prohibitive cell phone policy called the Yonder Pouch Deployment ...
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September 4, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Nonprofit says Johnson Valley Shared Use OHV area under threat from proposed Marine airspace expansion
A group of off-highway vehicle (OHV) enthusiasts are saying that a proposed airspace use expansion by the United States Marines would threaten the shared use area of Johnson Valley.The Blue Ribbon Coa...
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September 3, 2025 at 5:58 PM
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Sheriff: "Verbal altercation" at Giant Rock leads to gunfire and bullet strikes to OHV
On Sunday, August 31st at approximately 1:00 a.m. the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station responded to report of a shooting near the Giant Rock boulder in Landers. According to the Sheriff’s press release...
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September 2, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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UPDATED: Disabled man missing from Yucca Valley found dead
UPDATED, 12:45 p.m: Brian Schwartz was found deceased at 11:47 a.m. Monday morning (September 1), as detailed in a social media post from the Morongo Basin Sheriff's Station. They said that no foul pl...
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September 1, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Disabled man missing from Yucca Valley
A man with a cognitive disability is missing from Yucca Valley.The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has issued an alert for Richard Schwartz, an 85 year-old resident of Yucca Valley. They sa...
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September 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Joshua Tree National Park temporarily closes busy west entrance 8/25 to 8/29
The heavily-trafficked west entrance of Joshua Tree National Park will be closed to inbound and outbound traffic beginning the morning of Monday, August 25 and lasting through Friday, August 29.  I...
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August 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan accepted at California Fish and Game Commission
The Western Joshua Tree Conservation Plan was formally accepted yesterday by the Fish and Game Commission.  The first of its kind document has been in front of the commission multiple times since F...
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August 14, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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Fire destroys Landers barn with 3000 animals inside
Hundreds of animals were killed in a barn fire in Landers. On Friday (August 1) at around 5:30 p.m., San Bernardino County Fire crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a residence in the 5...
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August 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Theatre 29 to host Oscar-nominated Actor James Franco’s edgy new project, the play “DESERT FILMS”
Hollywood is coming to Twentynine Palms. Oscar-nominated actor James Franco will present his bold new work-in-progress: a surreal stage trip through fame, fantasy, and the myth of Robert Blake. Jam...
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July 30, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Two Willy Wonka musicals debut at Theatre 29's Summer Youth Theatre (7/24 - 7/27)
Theatre 29’s wildly successful Summer Youth Theatre culminates in four days of performances. The public is invited to see “Willy Wonka the Musical, Kids”, featuring younger kids, and “Willy Wonka the...
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July 23, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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Twentynine Palms City Council approves Ofland Resort Project in lively Freedom Plaza meeting
With passions running high on both sides of the issue, the Twentynine Palms City Council heard from nearly 40 residents and business owners regarding the proposed Ofland Resort. After nearly three hou...
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July 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Doug Smith dominates discourse about Yucca Valley Animal Shelter
Listen to a longer version of the story that played on-air here: In March of this year allegations came to light of improper euthanasia practices at the Town of Yucca Valley’s Animal Shelter. S...
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July 17, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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July 15, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Mojave National Preserve under fire restriction orders
Fire restrictions are now in place at Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument Due to increased fire danger, Mojave National Preserve and Castle Mountains National Monument a...
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July 8, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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YVHS teacher arrested for investigation into embezzling PTO funds
A Yucca Valley High School teacher was arrested for investigation into embezzling funds from the school's Parent Teacher Organization. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said that on Ju...
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July 2, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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33 years ago: the Morongo Basin comes together after Landers shakes apart
In June of 1992, Joshua Tree was still a little shaken up from a magnitude 6.1 earthquake that had just hit the area just a few months earlier on April 22. Thirty-two people were injured and homes, a ...
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June 29, 2025 at 2:01 AM
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Theatre 29 concludes its 2024-2025 Season with a dark twist in “And Then There Were None”
I had the pleasure of attending a matinee performance of Theatre 29’s production of “And Then There Were None,” directed by Kathryn Ferguson. The play is based on the murder mystery novel written b...
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June 27, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Check your "CalHeatScore" to keep up on possible heat-related dangers this summer
Rising heat is a reality that most Californians are facing year to year.. June can be hot, but July through September are typically the hottest months of the year in the hi-desert, especially when mon...
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June 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Check your "CalHeatScore" to keep up on possible heat-related dangers this summer
Rising heat is a reality that most Californians are facing year to year.. June can be hot, but July through September are typically the hottest months of the year in the hi-desert, especially when mon...
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June 25, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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Stay informed about possible public land sales around the Morongo Basin
Public lands are a privilege that we hi-desert dwellers get to enjoy down here on a pretty frequent basis - even if we don’t physically set foot in them day to day. The southern border of Joshua Tree ...
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June 21, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Nude man on HWY 62 arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and sexual assault of a nurse
A nude man walking on Twentynine Palms Highway is alleged to have fought with law enforcement and sexually assaulted a nurse, and is now facing multiple charges including attempted murder. On Satur...
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June 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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June 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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“Not Ready to Be a Father’s Day” fundraiser at Tiny Pony Tavern today (6/14)
Here in the Morongo Basin, many of our shelters and rescues are at capacity, full of animals that need permanent homes. If you aren't able to adopt, but want to help with our community's animal crisis...
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June 15, 2025 at 7:14 PM