Thursday: Hot with some sun, with a high of 102 and low of 81 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Friday: Hot with clouds and sun, temps: high: 103, low: 78.
Saturday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 101 and low of 74 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 'See something. Say something.': Sheriff's recover reported stolen vehicle; one suspect arrested (pvvt.com) — A 27-year-old Yucca Valley resident was arrested after deputies recovered a reported stolen vehicle during a traffic stop along Highway 78 in Riverside County. Authorities say the vehicle was returned to its owner, and the suspect has an upcoming court date on August 25. Deputies are urging residents to stay alert and report suspicious activity.
• Hi-Desert club empowers young women through service and kindness (hidesertstar.com) — A young Yucca Valley resident has launched Hearts That Lift, a women's service club that hides kindness rocks around town, fills local Little Free Libraries, and assembles care packages for people in need. The group meets monthly at local businesses, welcomes new members, and focuses on small, consistent acts of compassion that ripple through Yucca Valley and neighboring Hi-Desert communities.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Wondering what will become of all these beautiful trees in Storey Park when we are all hooked into the sewer and they are no longer watered and nurtured by our septic leach fields. Will we all water to keep our trees that make our hood distinct? (Nextdoor Storey Park)
Come check out the Grand Opening of Our Innaugural Weekend POP UP Shop in Joshua tree. We are open from 8 am to 11 am and 6pm - 10pm both Saturday Aug 22 and Sunday Aug 23. Live artist exhibitions, complimentary refreshments and… (Nextdoor Kickapoo Country)
Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Merchandising Sales Associate in Yucca Valley. Apply here.
Arby's Restaurant posted a job opening for Team Member in Yucca Valley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Yucca Valley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Joshua Tree
Resolution to Protect National Parks Cemented (ukenreport.com)
National Park Week returns to California from August 22–30: How to visit Yosemite, Joshua Tree, and Redwoods for free on August 25 (secretlosangeles.com)
Beating out famous spots like Death Valley, Cape Cod was just ranked the second-best stargazing destination in the US with its Bortle Class 3 dark skies (bostonuncovered.com)
Desert Hot Springs
Desert Hot Springs Resident Raises Alarm Over Illegal Dumping (nbcpalmsprings.com)
Desert Healthcare District board to gain at least three new members after Nov. 3 election ⋆ The Palm Springs Post (thepalmspringspost.com)
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
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