On Wednesday, May 15, the Town of Yucca Valley invites the community to a second special meeting on the Community Center Master Plan. Town Staff made adjustments to the original plans for the pickleball courts, basketball courts, and skate park following a meeting last month. Residents can enjoy free pizza while reviewing the updated plans; the meeting is an opportunity to gather public input so that the Town can ensure the new facilities align with the community's vision. The meeting will…

The Town of Yucca Valley has three specific goals when it comes to town services: public safety, infrastructure, and quality of life. To make sure these goals are met with resident satisfaction, the town has begun conducting a community survey to gauge resident approval of services. Some of the priorities identified by survey participants include maintaining fire protection, emergency medical services, law enforcement, and maintaining and repairing local streets, sidewalks, and infrastructure.…

The Town of Yucca Valley has a few big projects on the horizon, including the Community Center Athletic Facility, the Aquatics and Recreation Center, and the Old Town Beautification and Sustainability Project. On last week’s Up Close Show, Clayton Rardon looked further into the future and highlighted another town project that residents will hopefully see developed down the line. “During COVID, we were pretty busy trying to get some grant money to add walking paths. Other than a natatorium and…

Spring is here, and one sport in particular seems to be getting an ever-growing number of people moving outside. On last week's Up Close Show, Kubba Kusmieruk answered the question on the minds of many: what exactly is pickleball? “Pickleball is a great racquet sport. According to the internet, it is the fastest-growing sport in America; there are over 13 million current and active players. It’s a very fun sport, a very active sport, a very community-oriented sport, and it is taking the…