Hilary Sloane, Author at Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree

Copper Mountain College develops Construction Course beginning this fall

March 17, 2023

Copper Mountain College making changes to support students enrolling and staying in college

The Morongo Basin needs long-term affordable housing. Copper Mountain College, under Melynie Schiel, Vice President of Academic Affairs, and Brian Benton, program coordinator, has designed a curriculum to train contractors and promote student job opportunities. The new curriculum includes finished carpentry, plumbing, blueprint reading, hand and power tool usage, common construction materials, invoicing, and scheduling. Shields and Benton have been working on a program to improve student's…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission approves permit requests in Land Development Update Report

by Hilary Sloane

March 15, 2023

Yucca Valley Planning Commission approves permit requests in Land Development Update Report

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed and conditionally approved Chipotle, and Star Cafe permits with stipulations, and discussed other working projects in the Land Development update. Commissioner Brad Napientek, who is moving to Arizona said goodbye to Staff and fellow Commissioners. After approving the Consent Agenda, the Commissioners reviewed the plans for the construction and development of Chipotle, located at 57590 Twentynine Palms Highway, south of Vons, in the parking lot. The…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission meets to review Chipotle plans

by Hilary Sloane

March 14, 2023

On the agenda for the Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting is a review of the plans for the construction and development of Chipotle. The new restaurant, located at 57590 Twentynine Palms Highway, is a 2,313-square-foot dine-in with a drive-thru. The Planning Commission will also review the change of use and operation plans for the Star Café - retail, coffee shop, and bar at 55761 Twentynine Palms Highway. Lastly, the Council will review the Land Update Report. The Yucca Valley Planning…

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting recap: Grubstake Days, fallen Joshua Trees

by Hilary Sloane

March 8, 2023

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting recap: Grubstake Days, fallen Joshua Trees

At last night's meeting, the Yucca Valley Town Council introduced a new employee, Yolanda Perez, Administration Assistant in Code Compliance, and received the Grubstake Days update report from Wanda Stadum, President and CEO of the Morongo Basin Chamber of Commerce. The Grubstake Days Celebration, partly financed by the town of Yucca Valley, is a much-loved and anticipated event held over the Memorial Day weekend. The Grand Marshal for this year's parade will be the Morongo Basin…

The Yucca Valley Town Council will receive Department Reports at tonight’s meeting, Mar. 7

by Hilary Sloane

March 7, 2023

The Yucca Valley Town Council will review and file several Departmental Reports at tonight's meeting. Reporter Hilary Sloane is here with the agenda details... The Council will receive the 2023 Grubstake Days Celebration Update and review an award for a construction contract with American Asphalt South, Inc., for the Measure Y, Town-Wide Crack Seal Project. Lastly, the Council will receive the Planning Division Annual Report and Presentation. The meeting is at 6 p.m. in the Yucca Room of…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission discusses new businesses in Land Development Report

by Hilary Sloane

March 1, 2023

Last’s night’s meeting ended around 6:30 after staff updated the Commissioners on the Land Development Update Report. As reported, Chipotle will be announced at the next meeting. High Desert Time, Wine and Rock shop, and Nice Dreams ice cream have working applications. The application and plans for Black Bear Diner are coming in tomorrow at 2:30. Applications for Domino’s, and Jersey Mikes are under review. Lastly, a Starbucks at Stater Bros West has a working application for store with a…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission agenda for tonight’s meeting, Feb. 28

by Hilary Sloane

February 28, 2023

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission has a brief agenda for the Tuesday, February 28 meeting. After the Consent Agenda, the Council will heart the Land Development Update Report. The meeting will be held at the Yucca Valley Community Center, Yucca Room, at 6 p.m. or online. Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/96577065308?pwd=ZUF2dm11dlB3V1dEcGdTMVdMdDBDUT09 Meeting ID: 965 7706 5308 Passcode: 032851

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting recap – King of Hammers funds improvement association

by Hilary Sloane

February 22, 2023

Miss Yucca Valley and Court were introduced at last night's Yucca Valley Town Council meeting. Board Chair and 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Rowe presented a County update and gave a special tribute to Bob Armstrong, a long-time resident, and presented him with a flag flown over the State Capital in homage to him. Board Chair and 3rd District Supervisor Dawn Rowe said King of the Hammers is now finished but had kicked up dust and mud. The race promoter gave funds to the Improvement…

The Yucca Valley Town Council will receive a County update from Board Chair and 3rd District Supervisor, Dawn Rowe

by Hilary Sloane

February 21, 2023

At tonight's meeting, the Yucca Valley Town Council will receive a County update from Board Chair and 3rd District Supervisor, Dawn Rowe. Miss Yucca Valley and the Court will be introduced at tonight's Yucca Valley Town Council meeting. The Council will also receive and file the Legislative Program Goals and Strategies, which include direction for the Town Council and staff throughout the year to advocate legislative interests at the Federal, State, and County levels. Additional…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission recap: Chipotle and other new YV businesses

by Hilary Sloane

February 15, 2023

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting covered a lot of information in an hour-long session. The Quick Quack Car wash project is progressing, and the Nice Dreams Restaurant application is coming in on February 27. Also, Chipotle's plans came in at the end of the day yesterday, and Staff is working on a master plan for Hwy 62 Beautification. The General Plan Annual Housing Element Progress Report update as of April 2022 revealed the population of Yucca Valley experienced a slight…

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