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Desert Photo Contest

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Bill Ford, Founder

Amateur & Pro SAVE OUR DESERT photo competition 2012   Permanently attached to your camera?   Out in all weather clicking away? Then here’s your chance to share your outdoor photos with the world. Save Our Desert is pleased to announce … Continue reading →

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NEWS FLASH !! Joshua Tree Nutcracker HELD OVER

Posted on December 11, 2011 by Bill Ford, Founder

Extended by Popular Demand… 2 more performance dates scheduled Joshua Tree – Sunday, Dec 11, 2011 — 6 p.m. This website received confirmation Sunday, December 11, 2011 at about 6 p.m. from Bonnie Schwartz (Joshua Tree) one of the professional violinists in the … Continue reading →

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Joshua Tree’s Sierra Club Leader, Elden Hughes dies at 80

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Bill Ford, Founder

Joshua Tree’s Elden Hughes, a lifelong environmental advocate, helped spearhead efforts to protect the California wilderness, including his beloved Mojave Desert. By Louis Sahagun, Los Angeles Times December 4, 2011, 12:21 p.m. Elden Hughes, a crusader for wild places and … Continue reading →

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Cal Fire Fee — the “latest” IS NOW LAW

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Bill Ford, Founder

Only YOU can prevent wild fires!! That slogan suggests NOT the government, but the citizens can prevent wildfires. Why in hell should tax payers pay more taxes for no additional “prevention” services? Ans: To replace the $50 million lost donut … Continue reading →

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Philharmonic at the Blak Box – This Weekend

Posted on November 30, 2011 by Bill Ford, Founder

THE NUTCRACKER – PHILHARMONIC SPECTACULAR! My next-door neighbors, Bonnie and Charlie Schwartz, asked me to provide a bit of information the community would be interested in. Bonnie is one of dozens of orchestra members; a professional violinist involved in this one-of-a-kind production. … Continue reading →

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