Category Archives: blight

[DOLLAR GENERAL] LOCAL SENTIMENT

Posted on August 18, 2019 by Jay Babcock

Photograph of the Dollar General construction site in Joshua Tree, posted earlier today on Facebook…  

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[DOLLAR GENERAL] BECAUSE NOTHING SAYS “GATEWAY TO A NATIONAL PARK” LIKE A CORPORATE CHAIN STORE

Posted on July 27, 2019 by Jay Babcock

They won their court cases, secured their permits and now they’re building their damned Dollar General in #JoshuaTree at the corner of Sunburst and the 62. #grim This magnet is available at Joshua Tree Outfitters (61707 29 Palms Highway in … Continue reading →

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GOOD NEWS on Altamira: “It is done and we have won”

Posted on May 2, 2019 by Jay Babcock

Defend Joshua Tree has received the following statement from the JT105 Alliance on the final resolution of the Alta Mira project… THANK YOU – IT IS DONE !!! After ten years of fighting, the community of Joshua Tree has prevailed … Continue reading →

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HOW THE TRUMP SHUTDOWN AFFECTS JOSHUA TREE NATIONAL PARK

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Jay Babcock

Park Superintendent David Smith: “The campgrounds and park will stay open per directions from the Administration, but no staff will be available to check visitors in or charge fees. … All visitor centers and restrooms will be closed and all … Continue reading →

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Hi-Desert Star: “SOLAR PROJECT AT JOSHUA TREE AIRPORT PUT ON HOLD”

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Jay Babcock

GOOD NEWS! From local newspaper the Hi-Desert Star: Solar project at Joshua Tree airport put on hold Posted: Friday, March 17, 2017 4:23 pm By Leah Sanson, Hi-Desert Star JOSHUA TREE — The NextEra corporation is stopping, at least for … Continue reading →

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LAWSUIT LAUNCHED BY JOSHUA TREE LOCALS TO STOP PROPOSED ‘ALTA MIRA’ GATED HOUSING PROJECT

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Jay Babcock

JT 105 Alliance is seeking to raise $20,000 to fund its lawsuit against the proposed 105-acre, 248-unit Alta Mira gated housing project. Over $2,000 has been raised already. You can donate here: STOP ALTA MIRA! gofundme You can also send … Continue reading →

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BAD NEWS: CA. SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO HEAR JOSHUA TREE’S CASE AGAINST DOLLAR GENERAL

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Jay Babcock

David Fick of the Joshua Tree Downtown Business Alliance posted on Facebook: Late today, Friday October 14th, the JT BA has been notified by our legal representation that the State Supreme Court has Denied our Petition for Review of the … Continue reading →

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JOSHUA TREE COMMUNITY JOINS 2ND LAWSUIT AGAINST COUNTY OVER ‘NEXTERA’ SOLAR COMPLEX APPROVAL

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Jay Babcock

From a recent edition of the Hi-Desert Star…

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ARGH. COUNTY SUPES APPROVE ‘ALTA MIRA’ GATED CONDO PLAN FOR JOSHUA TREE, 3-2

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Jay Babcock

More on this later. For now, here’s the straight news from 107.7 KCDZ… A controversial housing development in Joshua Tree, the 248 units on 105 gated acres known as Alta mira, got a green light at yesterday’s meeting of the … Continue reading →

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[ALTA MIRA] TUES SEPT 27 10AM: SHOW UP TO FIGHT 105-ACRE, 248-UNIT GATED CONDO PROJECT IN JOSHUA TREE

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Jay Babcock

1. First, some background on where we are now, from the Morongo Basin Conservation Association: This is a summary of what happened during the Altamira Housing Project agenda Item at the San Bernardino County Supervisors Meeting of September 13, 2016. … Continue reading →

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