TOWN OF YUCCA VALLEY — To hear local leaders tell it, the proposed listing of western Joshua trees as an endangered species would be an economic catastrophe for the high desert Town of Yucca Valley.

Note: This story is intended to be listened to. Text associated below is simply a transcript of the audio but does include some great visuals. “My name is Kathryn Busby and I’m a wildlife biologist ...

On a sunny spring afternoon in the high desert, Adam Miller and Devon Oder prepared to welcome guests — friends, neighbors, artists and family members — to a reception for artist B. Wurtz at their one ...

Update 10/13/25 The fire has been mapped at 72 acres and is 80% contained, according to CAL FIRE. According to the National ...

Rainstorms have caused roads to flood in Southern California’s high desert region and likely will continue into the evening, forecasters said. California Highway Patrol reports flooding and debris ...

Firefighters protected homes and other structures Thursday from a brush fire in the desert east of Los Angeles that burned about 250 acres. The Elk Fire started near Elk Trail and San Andreas Road and ...

The Elk Fire, a vegetation fire that began in Yucca Valley on Thursday, is now 100% contained, according to information released by Joshua Tree National Park on Tuesday. The fire burned 431 acres, ...