After a long successful career as a Photostylist and producer in New York and Los Angeles, Hilary Sloane moved to the Morongo Basin and began a new career as a journalist and documentary photographer, getting a journalism certification from Michigan…

‘Out of the Desert’ album release concert at the Harrison House on 11/4

The Harrison House hosts Tasha Smith Godinez, who is releasing her newest album, “Out of the Desert.” The Harrison House Music Arts and Ecology is celebrating harpist Tasha Smith Godinez and the release of her newest album entitled “Out of the Desert.” Also performing with Godinez is Domenico Hueso on the viola and Christopher Garcia on percussion with special guest dancer Camille McPherson. Experience a cozy evening inside with hot cider and music on Friday, November 4, at 7 p.m. For tickets,…

Mil-Tree presents Mojave Noir on October 28 at Furstwurld

Mojave Noir is back this Halloween with some of the desert's best crime and noir writers. Mojave Noir is back with all-new desert crime writers at Furstwurld, 8528 Desert Shadows Road, Joshua Tree. You won't want to miss stories of crime and punishment by Andrew Miller, Rob Bowman, Bill Baber, and Susan Rukeyser, backed up with music from the Mystery Crime Jazz Quartet. The suggested donation is $10; everyone is welcome. This event is always a blast. Please be vaccinated, and…

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed Land Use Compliance Report and Development Update

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed and approved the Land Use request for authorization to increase the number of overnight occupants from 8 to 12 and vehicles from 3 to 5 at the short-term vacation rental at 8079 Emerson Avenue. The increase allows for two people per room. The Commissioners considered the number of bedrooms, size of rooms, proximity to neighbors, and a neighbor's recommendation letter. The applicant Josh Breuner was present at the meeting. The Commission also…

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will review Land Use Compliance Report and Development Update

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will review the Land Use request for authorization to increase the number of overnight occupants to fourteen and seven vehicles in the short-term vacation rental unit at 8079 Emerson Avenue. The Commission will also review the Development Update of the Blue Star RV Temporary Use Permit. Finally, the Commission will review a Native Plant Permit Application at 5047 Brisbane Avenue and the Desert Native Plant Specialist report. Tonight's meeting will be…

Yucca Valley Town Council Agenda – Onaga Trail Pedestrian Improvement Project contracts to be reviewed

After the town council's closed meeting, the members will hear the County Sheriff's Department update report in the presentation of the Spirit of Yucca Valley Awards to Wiefels’ Mortuary. On the agenda is the recommendation to receive and file a review of Measure D on the November 8th general election ballot. Also the council will review the Onaga Trail Pedestrian Improvements Project and award construction and Landscape contracts. The regular meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Yucca…

Twentynine Palms City Council Expands Business Loan Eligibility

The Twentynine Palms City Council meeting took just 30 minutes last night and it began with the recognition of October as Hindu Heritage Month. Paul Osterman of Charles Abbott Associates then introduced Cameron Hepperly as the city’s newest employee. Hepperly will be working in the building department as a permit technician.The Consent Calendar, swiftly approved by the council, included the Neighborhood Safety Project, which will feature upgraded intersection pavement markings, advance flashing…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission to review native plant and building permits

After reviewing native plant permits, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission will consider a request for approval for a construction and development project previously analyzed under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Scheduled for tonight’s meeting are several native plant permits in the consent agenda. The Commissioner will also review a Quick Quack Car Wash permit request for the construction and development of an approximate 3,596-square-foot automated car wash with a drive-thru…

Yucca Valley Material Lab experimental music concerts through October

On Sunday, October 16, at 5 p.m., Katinka Klein and Lia Kohl present new performance work for ten broken cellos. The work responds to the sounds and landscape of the desert. Klien and Kohl are accomplished cellists, composers, and improvisers whose shared practice takes a performative approach to the cello as an object. Their work includes a series of works for cellos in public pools. Additional events include an evening of contemporary avant-garde Japanese music on Saturday, October 22, at 7…

Yucca Valley Town Council Meeting approved the Public Art Policy and reviewed the Demographic Study

At last night's Town Council Meeting, the council filed and reviewed a highly informative Demographic study from economist John E. Husing Ph.D., and approved the Public Art policy. Last's night meeting was packed with information, first from Economist Dr. John Husing's Demographic Study, which compared Yucca Valley's growth to that of similar towns in the area. Then, in comprehensive charts, Dr. Husing broke down the growth and decline of Yucca Valley statistics and…

Recommendations to approve the Yucca Valley Public art policy are on the Town Council meeting agenda for October 4

On the agenda for tonight’s Town Council Meeting is a request to receive and file a final report of the town’s Demographic and review the recommendation to approve the Public Art policy. The Yucca Valley Town Council will receive and file the notice of completion for the North Park Improvements Project and John Husing’s Demographic Study. Also on the agenda is a professional services agreement with Tripepi Smith for general and special communication services. Lastly, the council will review the…