How Joshua Tree Protection Law Is Impacting CA Cities | Curtis Yakimow | Madelaine LaVoie

How Joshua Tree Protection Law Is Impacting CA Cities | Curtis Yakimow | Madelaine LaVoie

California’s effort to protect the iconic Joshua tree is well-intentioned—but the law has led to unintended consequences for homeowners, developers, and public infrastructure projects. In this episode, we hear from Curtis Yakimow, town manager of Yucca Valley, and Madelaine LaVoie, a local resident and real estate broker, who explain how basic home repairs and building new housing have become increasingly difficult under the current permitting system.