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SFGATE
1 week ago
Black Lives Matter

'Senseless': Feds hunt for donkey killers in California desert

Wild burros were senselessly killed in a mass shooting in 2019 in the Mojave Desert, leading to a federal investigation and increased reward for information. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 month ago
California

2 men plead guilty to killing wild burros in Southern California's Mojave Desert

Two men plead guilty to shooting wild burros in the Mojave Desert.
Wild burros are protected under federal law as an iconic symbol of the American Southwest. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Investigation into killings of 19 burros in Southern California desert hits possible breakthrough

Federal authorities may have made a breakthrough in the investigation into the killing of wild burros in California's Mojave Desert.
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking information on two vehicles of interest and the weapon used in the killings. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

How large fires are altering the face of California's Mojave Desert

Climate change is leading to more frequent and destructive wildfires in the Mojave Desert.
Fire regimes are transforming the landscape and threatening human settlements and biodiversity in California's Mojave Desert. [ more ]
Kqed
3 months ago
California

From Mannequins to Musical Roads: More of California's Hidden Gems | KQED

Mannequin Madness in California keeps mannequins out of landfills
There's a road in the Mojave Desert that sounds like the William Tell Overture [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 months ago
California

Deputies find 6 dead people in a remote Mojave Desert area in Southern California

Six people were found dead in a remote area of the Mojave Desert in Southern California.
Authorities have not released details about how or when the people died or their identities. [ more ]
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SFGATE
2 weeks ago
OMG science

One of the rarest animals on Earth makes comeback in Death Valley

The critically endangered Devils Hole pupfish is rebounding in a remote desert cavern after facing near extinction. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
Los Angeles

Two men plead guilty to shooting wild burros in Mojave Desert

Men plead guilty to killing burros with unregistered rifles in the Mojave Desert
Prosecutors recommend probation instead of prison time in plea deal [ more ]
Design Milk
3 months ago
Design

Modern Wood Pavilion Integrated Into California's Joshua Tree

Industry of All Nations (IOAN) has unveiled The Landing House, a modern wood pavilion seamlessly integrated into the Mojave Desert landscape.
The design philosophy revolves around integration, ensuring that The Landing House becomes a comfortable retreat without imposing on the delicate balance of the desert ecosystem. [ more ]
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