Most of us know that California is in a serious drought. In fact, January through March this year was our state’s driest in more than a century. Morongo Basin residents have a good track record of keeping water consumption rates among the…
Earth Day is tomorrow (4/21) and the Beatnik Lounge has a full day of activities planned in celebration of our precious blue marble. Reporter Heather…
After a presentation by Fire Chief Munsey, the Town Council approved the Consent Agenda except for item number 3, awarding the construction contract to VSS International to complete the Town-Wide Slurry Seal Project. After review, the council…
Recent heavy winds have left some Morongo Basin residents with blown down fences, missing pools, and even knocked down Joshua trees. With the western Joshua tree’s candidacy under the California Endangered Species Act, effective as of October…
At last night’s (March 22) meeting of the Yucca Valley Planning Commission, the commissioners nominated and approved Commissioner Henderson to serve as Chairman and Commissioner Stoker to serve as Vice Chairman. In addition, the meeting…
At tonight's meeting (March 22) the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will nominate and elect commissioners to serve as the Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the commission for the next twelve months as well as review other town business.…
Yucca Valley Mayor Jim Schooler and Town Manager Curtis Yakimow were the guests on last Friday’s (March 11) Up-Close Show, where they discussed vacation rentals, traffic, and Joshua Trees. Reporter Jef Harmatz joins us with a recap. Mayor…
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission swore in and welcomed the new Planning Commissioner Gerry Noonan and approved several permits relating to Western Joshua Trees and native plants. Reporter Hilary Sloane joins us with a full breakdown of the…
On the agenda for tonight's (March 8) meeting of the Yucca Valley Planning Commission are several permits relating to Western Joshua Trees and native plants, along with the swearing-in of a new commissioner. With the specifics, we go to…
Dani Dodge, a former Mojave National Preserve Artist-in-Residence, is featured in a new art exhibition at Black Rock Art Gallery. The exhibit, “Embracing the Incarnate” is inspired by Dodge’s study of Joshua trees at Mojave National Preserve…
Four Western Joshua Trees are scheduled to be destroyed as part of Yucca Valley’s pedestrian improvement projects. The decision was made at last night’s (February 22) meeting of the Yucca Valley Planning Commission. Reporter Jef Harmatz joins…
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider a plan to destroy four Western Joshua Trees on Little League Drive at tonight’s meeting. With a rundown of their full agenda, here’s reporter Jef Harmatz. At tonight’s regular meeting, the…
The un-permitted removal of native plants at a residential property was discussed at length at last night’s (February 8) meeting of the Yucca Valley Planning Commission. Reporter Jef Harmatz has the full story. At last night’s regularly…
After native plants were removed from a residential property without a permit, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider repercussions at tonight’s (February 8) meeting. Reporter Jef Harmatz breaks down their full agenda. At…
At last night’s (January 25) meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission approved the transplant of thirteen Western Joshua Trees, as well as the removal of a number of native plants. Reporter Jef Harmatz has the full details from last nights…
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meets tonight (January 25) to consider a number of measures related to the removal and transfer of native plants. Reporter Jef Harmatz has a closer look at tonight’s agenda. At tonight’s regularly…
Listen to this story here: Janet Kodish: “You got to have a hardware store!…
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