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…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission to review policy on Western Joshua Tree and Native Plant Permits

Western Joshua Tree and Native Plant Permits are a hot topic in the Morongo Basin, and the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will review its policy on the matter at tonight’s meeting. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with that and more from the agenda. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will begin its meeting with a public hearing regarding swap meets and temporary special events. The Commission discussed the topic at their meeting on August 27, when the appropriate distance for farmers’…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission receives development updates, continues discussion on sidewalk vending to November

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission met in a regular session on Tuesday evening. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with more from the brief meeting. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting began with the monthly review of new permits for single-family residential homes, accessory dwelling units, and multi-family properties. Since July 1, the town has issued three permits for single-family properties and has not issued any permits for ADUs. Deputy Town Manager Shane Stueckle then provided…