Yucca Valley may be getting a new fueling station on Highway 247

At last week’s meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission discussed a potential new project initiated by Circle K. The Town received a pre-application for the potential construction of a second Circle K site on Highway 247, designed to fuel semi-trucks and other large vehicles. Its proposed site is on the adjacent property slightly southwest of the existing Circle K gas station. If it moves forward, the project will take some technical work to mitigate the traffic of both highways, as noted…

Morongo Basin Unity Home to host a fundraiser for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and one local organization is hosting a fundraising event to advocate for the widespread issue. Morongo Basin Unity Home is hosting a fundraiser in support of their services for victims of domestic violence. Held on Saturday, October 12, the Wild West Showdown event will feature a live band, a barbeque dinner by Famous Daves, a silent auction, and Unity Home’s dessert auction. A candlelight vigil will also be held to honor victims who have lost their…