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…

State of the Town Luncheon hosted by Mayor Schooler with guest speaker District Assemblyman Chad Mayes celebrates Yucca Valley

The room was bustling with Yucca Valley residents and dignitaries. Mayor Jim Schooler, the 20th Mayor, reviewed the progress of Yucca Valley as it developed from an impoverished small desert town to a tourist destination through a cohesive effort between the town, Desert Regional Tourism Agency, and the Chamber of Commerce. Mayor Schooler listed the achievements, including road and park maintenance, Animal Care, Land Use Planning, and fiscal management. Yucca Valley, the Mayor said, giving…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed the Private Land Development update

Last night’s Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting was short but productive. The Commissioners agreed on the consent agenda and reviewed the Private Land Development Update report. During the Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting, Deputy Town Manager Shane Stueckle presented the Private Land Development Update Report. Black Bear Diner will be moving into the Sizzler building, and the Onaga Trail sidewalk project is going out for bids. There are no updates currently on signage and mural…

Yucca Valley State of the Town Luncheon with Mayor Jim Schooler

Yucca Valley Mayor Jim Schooler invites the public to the 2022 State of the Town Luncheon with Assemblyman Chad Mayes as a special guest speaker. Mayor Schooler and the Town Council will provide highlights of the past year and a look ahead to upcoming opportunities and challenges at the Town Luncheon Thursday, September 29, at 11:30 a.m. in the Yucca Valley Community Center. Live streaming of the event will be available through the Town’s website at www.yucca-valley.org beginning at noon. For…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission To Review Private Land Development Update

At tonight’s Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting, the commissioners will review and file the Private Land Development Update report. On the Yucca Valley Planning Commission consent agenda for the September 29 meeting are several native plant permits. Additionally on the agenda is the review of the Private Land Development Update Report, and the resolution to receive and file. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting will be held at the Yucca Valley Community Center in the Yucca Room, at…

Board of Directors vacancy on the Morongo Basin Healthcare District Board

The Morongo Basin Healthcare District Board of Directors has a vacancy and is looking to fill it at a special meeting on Monday, October 17, at 6 p.m. If you are interested in serving on the Morongo Basin Healthcare Board of Directors, submit a letter of interest along with your qualifications. You may submit electronically to [email protected] or by mail or delivery to the district offices at 6530 La Contenta Road suite #200, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, attention to Karen Graley, Board…

Yucca Valley Town Council terminates COVID proclamation, discusses TOT Tax Bump

The Yucca Valley Town Council approved a resolution to terminate the Local Emergency Covid proclamation and adopted the revised COVID-19 Prevention Plan. The council members also received and filed the Public Works Report and discussed future business. James McCubbin (left) Robert Adams (middle), Street maintenance supervisor and Rusty Scott, Park Maintenance Supervisor (right), Facilities Maintenance, The Yucca Valley Town Council members approved the consent agenda and received and filed the…

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting will cover COVID proclamation termination and other business

At tonight’s Yucca Valley Town Council meeting, the Council members will hear a resolution to terminate the Local Emergency COVID proclamation along with the Public Works Report. The Yucca Valley Town Council will begin with a closed meeting at 5:30 to enable the Town Council to consider negotiations regarding real property. Then, at the open meeting at 6:00, the Council will review the resolution to terminate the emergency COVID proclamation and receive and file the Public Works Annual Report.…

Soroptimist International encourages local women to apply for the Live Your Dream Scholarship with TAG

Soroptimist International of Yucca Valley is offering the "Live Your Dream Scholarship Program" to women with primary financial responsibility for themselves and their dependents who are attending an undergraduate degree program or a vocational skills training program and have a financial need. Live Your Dream Awards give women the resources to improve their education, skills, and employment opportunities, ultimately improving their family and community prospects. Qualified applicants…