After almost 8 years of environmental challenges, public protests, lawsuits, and appeals that went all the way to the California State Supreme Court, work has started on the Joshua Tree Dollar General Store.
Clearing and grading started yesterday for the 9,100 square foot general merchandise chain store on the northwest corner of Sunburst Avenue and State Route 62. The building permit from San Bernardino County, applied for in May of 2017, was issued on April 25, 2019. Opponents of the Dollar General store claim that the store is inconsistent with the Joshua Tree Community Plan and it will cause urban decay among established businesses in Joshua Tree.
Supporters say it will bring much-needed access to general household merchandise to the low-income residents of Joshua Tree.
