Tag Archives: Defend Joshua Tree

[URGENT] HOW TO WRITE A LETTER OF OPPOSITION TO “NEXTERA” INDUSTRIAL SOLAR FARM AT THE OLD ROY WILLIAMS AIRPORT ON SUNFAIR

Posted on August 2, 2016 by Jay Babcock

From Solar Joshua Tree… The appeal date of August 9 is approaching fast, and we are asking members and friends of the community to write a letter of opposition to the NextEra solar project in Joshua Tree. We need to … Continue reading →

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STOP INDUSTRIAL SOLAR SPRAWL IN JOSHUA TREE WILDLIFE CORRIDOR JUST OUTSIDE OF NATIONAL PARK

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Jay Babcock

This is a fundraiser to appeal the Planning Commission’s recent misguided approval of a proposed 115-acre industrial solar farm on Sunfair. We are appealing the decision to the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, where we have a much better … Continue reading →

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ALTA MIRA HEARING RESCHEDULED TO THURSDAY, MAR 24! SAY NO TO GATED CONDOS IN JOSHUA TREE!

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Jay Babcock

There was a power outage last Thursday, March 17 at the local teleconferencing center that affected the Planning Commission meeting on the abominable “Alta Mira” high-density gated condo project. The discussion on Alta Mira has been rescheduled for this Thursday, … Continue reading →

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WHAT WE’RE DEFENDING…

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Jay Babcock

Amongst other things, we’re defending this desert tortoise’s right to live out his life, in his native habitat: desert wilderness in northern Joshua Tree. This particular fella was spotted yesterday morning in a wash on BLM land near our home. … Continue reading →

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“DEFEND JOSHUA TREE” T-SHIRT SALE

Posted on November 29, 2015 by Jay Babcock

We’re selling our “Defend Joshua Tree” t-shirts for $20 each. There’s two varieties — the new ‘desert iguana’ design, and the original ‘determined coyotes’ design. Both were drawn and designed by our friend, artist Arik Roper, as a gift to … Continue reading →

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DEFEND THIS DESERT IGUANA!

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Jay Babcock

We’ve finally got the new “Defend Joshua Tree” t-shirts in stock! Artist Arik Roper​’s gorgeous Desert Iguana design is handscreened on sea foam-colored shirts manufactured by American Apparel. All sizes are available. Obtain in person at Hoof & The Horn​, … Continue reading →

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UPDATE ON JOSHUA TREE’S BATTLE AGAINST DOLLAR GENERAL

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Jay Babcock

Joshua Tree’s battle to keep Dollar General from opening a store here has been going on since 2011. Here’s the latest, as we understand it: 1. Dollar General has appealed the Joshua Tree Downtown Business Alliance‘s win in CEQA court … Continue reading →

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DEFENDIN’

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Jay Babcock

We’re psyched to announce that our signature DEFEND JOSHUA TREE “three fierce coyotes” T-shirts in all Women’s and Men’s sizes are now on sale in downtown Joshua Tree at Joshua Tree Outfitters. Joshua Tree Outfitters 760.366.1848 61707 29 Palms Hwy … Continue reading →

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DEFEND JOSHUA TREE T-SHIRTS: ALL SIZES BACK IN STOCK

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Jay Babcock

Each T-shirt is manufactured by American Apparel and screenprinted by hand with the fierce Arik Roper three-coyote design. Available in Joshua Tree at Ricochet Gourmet and Hi-Desert Test Site Store. Order direct from us here: http://defendjt.bigcartel.com/ DEFEND JOSHUA TREE. Before … Continue reading →

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Tues Nov. 13 8pm: DEFEND JOSHUA TREE T-shirt giveaway at JT Saloon

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Jay Babcock

We’ll be giving away Defend Joshua Tree T-shirts at the Joshua Tree Saloon this coming Tuesday night, November 13, during Ted Quinn’s weekly Open Mic event. Stop by after 8pm and pick up a free T-shirt, while supplies last. If … Continue reading →

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