Yucca Valley Town Council to consider new location for monument sign

The Yucca Valley Town Council will receive an update on the town’s Beautification project at tonight’s meeting. Town staff has been considering a new location for a monument sign on the west end of town; the current sign is located on private property. The proposed location is on public land, on the intersection of Highway 62 and Camino Del Cielo. The Town Council will review the proposal and provide direction regarding next steps, including a timeline and a Public Art Program Call for Art. The…

Yucca Valley seeking community input on community park

The Town of Yucca Valley is seeking community input on new developments! On Wednesday, April 17, the Town of Yucca Valley invites the community to a special meeting on the Community Center Master Plan. The Town has been taking steps to update the park; the new design will include pickleball and basketball courts, with a redesign of the existing skate park. The meeting is an opportunity for residents to provide public input on the plan so that the Town can ensure the new park aligns with the…

Boys & Girls Club 4th annual “Golfing for Charity” fundraiser registration open

The Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Desert invites golfers of all levels to participate in its 4th Annual Golfing for Charity fundraiser on May 18. Held at the Hawk’s Landing Golf Club in Yucca Valley, registration is now open for both golfers and local sponsors with an interest in giving back to the community. The event will include lunch, prizes, awards, and a silent auction. Golfing tickets are $75 for individuals and $400 for a group of four; all tickets include golf with a cart and lunch…

Native American Land Conservancy seeks volunteers for cleanup in Morongo Valley

On April 12 and April 19, the Native American Land Conservancy (NALC) invites volunteers to a Tend the Land event in the Hi-Desert. The two-day cleanup will be held to restore Bear’s Water (Hunat Paac Pihaaka’), a private NALC preserve in Morongo that is not currently open to the public. Volunteers will help weed invasive vegetation, pick up trash, and tend to the property while learning about the cultural and natural heritage of Native lands from NALC staff. Volunteers may participate in one or…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission: Land Use Compliance Review for minor expansions

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission is actively considering the Development Code for minor construction projects. At last night’s meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission received a preliminary report on Land Use Compliance Review for minor construction expansions of industrial and commercial properties. Town Staff presented the Commission with several Development Code factors to consider and whether or not the requirements should be more flexible for minor expansion as opposed to larger…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission to discuss Land Use Compliance Review

New construction is on the docket for the Yucca Valley Planning Commission. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with more on tonight’s meeting. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will discuss the Development Code for new construction at tonight’s meeting. Town staff will provide an update on the Land Use Compliance Review for minor expansions of both industrial and commercial properties. The Commission has previously heard concerns regarding the Development Code requirements under the existing…

Tonight in Yucca Valley: eat a Steak ‘n Shake burger for a good cause

The Yucca Valley Steak ‘n Shake is partnering with the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Desert for a local fundraiser. A portion of tonight's sales from all orders will go towards the youth-focused organization, which provides initiatives such as summer camps, academic enrichment, and after-school programs. Fundraiser proceeds will be allocated for various uses at the Boys & Girls Club, including equipment and supplies, program personnel, facility repairs, membership scholarships, and…

Yucca Valley Town Council approves funding for town projects

The Yucca Valley Town Council approved a Resolution that allocates $3,250,000 for Phase 1 of the Old Town Beautification and Sustainability Project, and awarded a construction contract to begin the build. Phase 1 of the Project includes building a 97-car parking lot, several electrical vehicle charging stations, restrooms, shade structure, and lighting, all of which will be located along Elk Trail between Yucca Trail and Twentynine Palms Highway. The project has been nearly four years in the…

Yucca Valley Town Council to discuss Old Town Beautification

The Yucca Valley Town Council meets tonight with the Old Town Beautification at the top of the agenda. The Yucca Valley Town Council will review funding for the Old Town Beatification and Sustainability Project at tonight’s meeting. The council will be presented a Resolution that appropriates $3,250,000 for Phase 1 of the Project; if approved, the funds will be transferred from the Measure Y Fund and Fund 800, Capital Projects Reserve. Additionally, the council will vote on the award of a…

Call for Artists for Yucca Valley’s Summer Music Festival

As part of its Public Arts Program, the Town of Yucca Valley is conducting a Call for Artists to create a new logo for the Summer Music Festival. The selected design will be featured on two 13-foot banners at the event and printed onto T-shirts advertising the six-week free concert series. All entries must be original designs suitable for all ages. Artists from Yucca Valley and its neighboring communities are encouraged to apply; designs can be submitted by either individuals or groups in 7th…