u/cathaysia

Can’t cross post but you can check out the details in the original post on r/JoshuaTree here: https://www.reddit.com/r/JoshuaTree/s/qB54WSacvq

This is a pretty serious issue where federal deregulation is allowing international corporations to come and exploit resources in our deserts with no consideration on how it will impact communities, tourism, and biodiversity. If you love the clean air and clean water of the Mojave, take a moment to the the county board NO to irresponsible development.

This is happening RIGHT NOW, with no online public comment allowed. Send an email to the board if you can!

Item 76 of the meeting will address allowing for the exception of mineral extraction from wilderness areas by non-US companies, one of which is the Music Valley area. Music Valley is near 29 Palms. Before JTNP was a national park, it was the JT Monument and Music Valley was part of it.

More background:

In March 2026 Australian mining company Dateline Resources announced an acquisition of patented mining claims from Fermi Minerals, and new mining claims in the Music Valley/Gold Park area adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park. In total, there are 1,140 acres of patented claims, and over 20,000 acres of new mining claims. According to Dateline Resources press releases these claims continue their efforts to expand to the heavy rare earth elements (HREE) industry. Dateline Resources has a history of aggressive and irresponsible mining. They currently operate the Colosseum Mine, a mine solely within the Mojave National Preserve, where the Department of Interior has given them carte blanche to expand, explore, and develop further mining operations onto National Park Service land. While the company is Australian, they appeal to domestic investors and are engaged in influencing local and national politicians on their mining interests. Music Valley is primarily public land, managed under the Bureau of Land Management. Adjacent to Music Valley is the Pinto Mountains Wilderness Area, Pinto Mountains ACEC, and Joshua Tree National Park. Access roads into Music Valley are through the City of Twentynine Palms via Gold Park Road (crosses through Joshua Tree National Park), or through Shelton Road across from the Wonder Valley community. These claims lie within Riverside and San Bernardino County, including some claims inside of the City of Twentynine Palms.
 
Music Valley Mine Talking Points:
-A mine next to a National Park, and the gateway community of Twentynine Palms is incompatible with the communities values, economic interests, and future.
-While mining is allowed on public lands, and occurs throughout San Bernardino County, this is not the place—next to a community and a National Park.
-Foreign mining interests have no place in a rural community that values sustainable tourism, military families, and small businesses.
-Share your concern on how this mine would impact your way of life, or business in this community.
-A large pit mine would be detrimental to the City of Twentynine Palms economic development master plan, a plan that encourages small business and tourism development
-Encourage City Councilmembers to bring this issue to an agendized item.
-Encourage City Coucilmembers to adopt a road access moratorium for the mining project through the City of Twentynine Palms.
-Encourage City Councilmembers to share their constituents concerns of this mine to San Bernardino County Supervisors, and other elected officials.

Here is the link, the Land Resources section refers to this topic. We can’t let corporations ruin our home, livelihoods, tourism, and natural resources.

Join Urban Environmentalists LA, Sunrise Movement LA, and Eastside Housing for All for an inspiration filled evening of Lightning Talks. These are short, five minute talks given by speakers to teach or tell a story. The theme for these talks is “Fighting Back” where speakers will share about climate advocacy; from campaigns, public comments, grassroots protests, to lessons learned.

Hey all!

Looking to doing some traveling for work/leisure so I’m offering up my place in Koreatown for anyone who wants to try out LA for a bit or land somewhere before they find their home. Availability starts 1 August.

Sublease is $2.2K/mo for 750sqft, a private balcony, and two secure parking spots. $200/mo off of you can take care of plants.

Room is $1.4K/mo for private room and bathroom, and one secure parking spot. $100/mo off if you can help take care of plants.

Feel free to reach out with questions! It’s a great neighborhood, very walkable with lots of public transit options.

Hi all! Looking for a min 2 months commitment while I do some travel for work and leisure. Availability starts 1 Aug.

You get access to a fully furnished apt with 2 secure parking spots, in-building laundry, and water included. Unit is about 750 sqft. There’s also a common rooftop for hangs and bbqing. Your bills are internet ($25/mo), and electricity (ranges from $25-$100/mo depending on AC/heat useage) split two ways. Will give a $100 discount if you are willing to help take care of plants, so $1.3K/mo. Reach out if you’re interested!

Note: I’ve got this posted twice since I’m open to a subleaser as well. Feel free to ask about either listing!

Hi all! Subleasing my unit for the month of August while I do some travel for work and leisure.

You get a fully furnished apt with 2 secure parking spots, in-building laundry, and water included. Unit is about 750 sqft. There’s also a common rooftop for hangs and bbqing. Great neighborhood. Your bills are internet ($25/mo), and electricity (ranges from $25-$100/mo depending on AC/heat useage). Will give a $200 discount if you are willing to take care of plants, so $2K for the month. Reach out if you’re interested!

Note: I’ve got this posted twice since I’m open to a short-term roommate as well. Feel free to ask about either!

I’m tired of entitled assholes making our lives more dangerous. Like being a pedestrian isn’t enough. We’ve got to have brain smashers flying through the air. Imagine having one of those fly through your window and having to explain to insurance what happened…

Link to post since this sub doesn’t like cross posting: https://www.reddit.com/r/TikTokCringe/s/QaXY5rBpi3

Just got back from NYC and YEEEESS I KNOOOOW our bagels don’t compare. But after 40 years of existence I have finally tasted an egg everything bagel and I’m HOOKED! Anywhere out here sell this delicious morsels?

Looking to sublease my apartment for the month on July. Wilshire/Western/3rd area towards Hancock Park. Walkable neighborhood, lots of things to do. 10 min walk to D line. $100 off if you’re willing to take care of plants (indoor and balcony). $1000 security deposit (minus electricity usage, all other bills included in price). No dogs unless ESA welcome. DM with questions and for pics.