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#gold-rush

Hey, Gold Rushers: Southern California found gold first! And we're still looking.

Real estate sales of abandoned mines in Mojave have surged as gold prices rise, mirroring historical gold rush patterns.

Real estate investors scramble for gold in the Mojave Desert

California's Mojave desert is experiencing a new gold rush spurred by high gold prices, revitalizing interest in historic mining towns.

Hey, Gold Rushers: Southern California found gold first! And we're still looking.

Real estate sales of abandoned mines in Mojave have surged as gold prices rise, mirroring historical gold rush patterns.

Real estate investors scramble for gold in the Mojave Desert

California's Mojave desert is experiencing a new gold rush spurred by high gold prices, revitalizing interest in historic mining towns.
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#conservation

Joshua trees bloom more often with climate change, study finds. Here's why people are worried

Joshua trees face a bleak future as climate change alters their reproductive patterns and threatens seedling survival.

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.

Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

The desert tortoise is crucial for the Mojave Desert ecosystem and is protected at the Marine Corps base.

Joshua trees bloom more often with climate change, study finds. Here's why people are worried

Joshua trees face a bleak future as climate change alters their reproductive patterns and threatens seedling survival.

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.

Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

The desert tortoise is crucial for the Mojave Desert ecosystem and is protected at the Marine Corps base.
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#biodiversity

'Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

The Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site protects young desert tortoises from predators and human hazards to support conservation efforts.

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.

'Gitmo' in the Mojave: How the Marines are saving endangered desert tortoises

The Tortoise Research and Captive Rearing Site protects young desert tortoises from predators and human hazards to support conservation efforts.

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.
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The race to save seeds of California's disappearing Joshua tree

Urgent need to preserve native seeds to restore ecosystems impacted by climate change.

Their dusty ol' swap meet near Joshua Tree has closed. Residents are heartbroken

The Sky Village Swap Meet, a local treasure, closed due to an ADA lawsuit over accessibility issues.

The first robot car race was a historic moment - and a complete failure

The DARPA Grand Challenge marked a pivotal moment in the development of autonomous vehicles despite all competing vehicles failing to finish.
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Disturbing object unearthed in California desert mystifies experts

Harley Eaton and Connor Rudolph discovered a mysterious metal box with Nazi SS symbols while metal detecting in the Mojave Desert.

Fast, wet and furious: How the North American monsoon floods the California desert

The North American monsoon significantly impacts summer rainfall patterns in the Mojave Desert, causing intense rain while nearby areas remain dry.
#california

Afghan Refugees Find New Life In California Desert | KQED

Mojave Desert offers affordable living for Afghan refugees, but challenges include lack of transportation and job opportunities.

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.

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

Afghan Refugees Find New Life In California Desert | KQED

Mojave Desert offers affordable living for Afghan refugees, but challenges include lack of transportation and job opportunities.

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.

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
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#wild-burros

'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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.
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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

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.
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