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- 1California buys 640 acres to protect western Joshua trees●California acquired 640 acres near Pioneertown for western Joshua tree conservation; climate projections
California has acquired 640 acres of land near Pioneertown in the Mojave Desert for the conservation of the western Joshua tree, whose habitat is threatened by climate change. The purchase reflects the state's broader effort to protect the iconic species, with climate projections suggesting shrinking suitable habitat across the region in the coming decades.
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Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme is back in the California desert, where he built his career, with new music and what he describes as a fresh outlook. The Palm Springs-area feature highlights his return to his roots following a turbulent stretch in his life and career.
- 3Pacific hurricanes to miss California while Southwest soaks, heatwave looms●A parade of East Pacific hurricanes will miss CA (but soak the interior Southwest) before major, long-duration autumn heatwave builds
A series of East Pacific hurricanes is expected to steer away from California, sparing the state their direct effects. Their moisture, however, should bring heavy rain to the interior Southwest, potentially triggering flash flooding in desert areas. Meteorologists also flag a major, long-duration autumn heatwave building afterwards across the western United States, extending unseasonably hot conditions into the region.
- 4Dollar Tree to move into vacant Rite Aid in Victorville▼New Dollar Tree store to occupy vacant Rite Aid in Victorville
A new Dollar Tree store is set to open in Victorville, California, taking over the space left vacant by a closed Rite Aid. The move fills a long-empty retail location in the High Desert city. Local residents are discussing the arrival of the discount chain and what it means for shopping options in the area.