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…

Yucca Valley seeking artisans for holiday craft faire

Artisans are sought for the Town of Yucca Valley's annual Holiday Craft Faire and Santa Visits on Saturday, December 3, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center. More than fifty artisans and crafters of original arts and crafts, sculpture, ceramics, specialty foods, home decor, clothing, floral designs, jewelry, photography, soaps, candles, and toys, will be featured in this year's event. Admission is free for shoppers. Artisans interested in selling at the…

Old School House Lectures start Friday at 29 Palms Historical Society

The Twentynine Palms Historical Society's annual lecture series begins on Friday, September 9, at 7 p.m. with a presentation on the Serrano, Chemehuevi, and Cahuilla Indigenous People of the 29 Palms Region. Sean Milanovich, is a member of the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians grew up on the Agua Caliente Reservation on the eastern base of the San Jacinto Mountains and has a Ph.D. in American History from the University of California at Riverside. On Friday, September 9, Milanovich…

How to stay cool during California’s summer heat wave

Update: We removed a reference to box fan vouchers - the program isn't implemented yet. During the hottest time of the day, public facilities will bring you indoors or offer a place to cool off and relax. Here are some suggestions and their hours of operation. The Yucca Valley Community Center is open Monday through Thursday. The Hi-Desert Nature Museum is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The County library is open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. The Yucca…

Remembering Steve Rieman – Celebration of Life held on Aug 28.

Steve Rieman, an internationally renowned man of many talents, passed away on March 29 from the complication of cancer. His wife and many friends gathered at the Rieman home in Flamingo Heights on Sunday, August 28, Steve's Birthday, to celebrate his life and talents. Steve's career began as an off-road racing driver, racing car designer, and builder. When the land first spoke to him in 1974 and told him to reach higher, he moved his wife, Ruth, to Flamingo Heights, graduated from Art…

Measure K and land development reports scheduled for tonight’s YV planning commission meeting

On the agenda for tonight’s meeting is the Measure K update report, Building & Safety annual presentation report, and the Private Land Development and Capital Projects update report. Several native plant permits are on the Consent Agenda. The Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting is at the Yucca Valley Community Center, 57090 29 Palms Highway. Join Zoom Meeting:https://zoom.us/j/93284937385?pwd=RTV2T3d6OHVCbm52WEJydnUrYnVYdz09Meeting ID: 932 8493 7385Passcode: 157050 Or By Phone: (669)…

YUCCA VALLEY WILL DECIDE VACATION TAX RATE INCREASE ON NOVEMBER BALLOT

Measure K, the Transient Occupancy Tax for Hotels and Short-Term Vacation rentals, will be on the November 8 ballot. The measure will amend the current TOT tax. Measure K is a hotel/short-term vacation rental occupancy tax paid by visitors using Hotels and STVRs. If passed, the measure would adjust the Town’s current tax rate from 7% to 12%. The revenue will go into the general fund for Police patrols, 9-1-1- emergency response, gang and crime prevention, street maintenance, traffic management,…

YUCCA VALLEY RECREATION SPONSORS A 5K RUN, 2K WALK, AND POP-UP FAMILY SPLASH PARK

The Town of Yucca Valley invites runners of all ages to the Splash Dash 5K run and 2K health walk and pop-up family Splash Park on Saturday evening, August 20. Run participants, friends, and family are invited to enjoy a refreshing water park pop-up, including two giant water slides, sprinklers, sprayers, and fun water activities before and after the race. The event will take place from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Machris Park softball field, 59100 Santa Barbara Drive in Yucca Valley.…