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Yucca Valley, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Yucca Valley! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Want a say at Town Hall? Join Yucca Valley’s Youth Commission
  • How new container rules and construction projects could change your neighborhood
  • How local teens can earn free college credit before graduation

Also on today's calendar: Sacred Harmony World Peace Tour the Monks of Gaden Shartse Monastery in Yucca Valley May 8th, 9th & and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What gets wetter & wetter as it dries? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Friday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Saturday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Applications open for Yucca Valley's Youth Commission (z1077fm.com) — Yucca Valley students entering grades 7–12 can now apply to serve on the town’s Youth Commission, which advises local elected officials and helps shape youth-focused programs. Members meet with Town of Yucca Valley staff during the school year, organize activities, and volunteer at community events, with applications due by September 2.
   

2. Yucca Valley Planning Commission defines aesthetic for residential shipping containers (z1077fm.com) — Yucca Valley’s Planning Commission has approved new design rules for residential shipping containers, requiring at least three treatments that match the home’s look on smaller lots. The meeting also highlighted major local projects, including Yucca Trail and Indio Avenue road work, progress on the Aquatics Center, and several new businesses now under construction or recently opened in town.
   

3. MUSD and CMC joint enrollment program recognized by State of California (z1077fm.com) — Yucca Valley High School has been honored as a 2025–26 Exemplary Dual Enrollment Awardee, recognizing its strong partnership with Copper Mountain College. Local students can take free college-level classes in subjects from math to criminology, earning both high school and transferable college credit while exploring future careers.
   

4. Graham breaks record, Wallace ties '78 jump; Wildcat track and field teams earn double wins against Trojans (hidesertstar.com) — Yucca Valley High School’s track and field teams traveled to Twentynine Palms, where the Wildcats captured both the boys’ and girls’ meets and set several school and personal records. Local athletes from Yucca Valley faced standout performances in hurdles, jumps, distance races, and relays, as Twentynine Palms competitors qualified for upcoming Desert Valley League finals in Indio.
   

📸 Around Yucca Valley

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Yucca Valley

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★ Featured events ★

    Friday May 1
  • The Slackers →
    Mojave Gold, 56193 29 Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley
    2:00 pm

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📣 Yucca Valley Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

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  • Amirian posted a job opening for Crew Member (Full and Part time) in Yucca Valley. Apply here.
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Ok Yucca Valley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A towel (Thank you Beth H. for sending it in!)
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