Yucca Valley: Plugged In

November 10: Designations and Doctors

This episode, Mayor Jim Schooler discusses the Town’s upcoming new staff hires, the 2022 Town Financial report, an Election Update, the YV High School’s Lady Trojans Basketball team and their participation in the YV Film Festival and upcoming holiday events. The Mayor also welcomes special guest Jeff Grabow, Vice President of the Southern California Chapter of the Flying Doctors, a Non-Governmental Organization that provides free health care to underserved communities. The two preview an upcoming Flying Doctors’ event in the Morongo Basin on March 3rd, 2023.

October 24: Filmmaking and Fine Art

This episode, Mayor Jim Schooler discusses the Town’s approval of an upcoming Public Art Program, a new Median/Island Upkeep service, the State of the Town event, the Youth Commission and other exciting developments in Yucca Valley. The Mayor also welcomes special guest Matt Beurois, Event Producer of the Yucca Valley Film Festival, to discuss the fourth annual festival, the red carpet and life in Yucca Valley.

September 30: Policy and Public Safety

This episode, Mayor Jim Schooler discusses the Town’s upcoming resurfacing projects, the release of the Fall/Winter Recreation guide, an update to the Town’s Public Art Policy and other exciting developments in Yucca Valley. The Mayor also welcomes Captain Robert Warrick of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department to discuss his background in public safety, the effect of Proposition 47 and continued efforts to keep Yucca Valley safe.

June 11: Happenings and History

In this episode, Mayor Jim Schooler discusses Measure Y partnership funding, the Prop 68-funded aquatics and recreation facility, native plant regulations and other upcoming developments and activities in Yucca Valley. The Mayor also welcomes guest Gerry Noonan, Town Planning Commissioner, entrepreneur and long-time Morongo Basin resident.

May 19: Projects and Pageants

This episode, Mayor Jim Schooler discusses public arts, the Town’s Beautification Project, Grubstake Days, and other exciting developments in Yucca Valley. The Mayor welcomes two of the 2022 Miss Yucca Valley Court princesses, Jaylene Ramos and Lilah Foster, and coordinator of the pageant, John Babrowski of Yucca Valley Rotary Club, as guests.

April 29: Trees and Traditions

Town Mayor Jim Schooler talks town budget, Joshua Tree protections, the Youth Commission and other exciting projects happening in Yucca Valley.
He also chats with Wanda Stadum, president and CEO of the Yucca Valley Chamber of Commerce, about Grubstake Day traditions!

April 1: Rentals and Renovations

Town Mayor Jim Schooler talks vacation rentals, the upcoming council meeting items of interest, redistricting and other exciting projects happening in Yucca Valley.
He also chats with Clark Fyans, co-founder and director of AWE Bar, about opening his new business!