https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog Local guides and straight answers for the High Desert and Mohave County. en-us https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/bnsf-barstow-international-gatewayhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/bnsf-barstow-international-gatewayMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTGrowth & developmentBNSF's $4B Barstow International Gateway rail hub won Barstow City Council approval in June 2026. A CEQA lawsuit is pending; construction could start late 2026. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/boron-borax-twenty-mule-team-tronahttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/boron-borax-twenty-mule-team-tronaMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHistory & landmarksBoron, CA is home to Rio Tinto's U.S. Borax open-pit mine and free visitor center; Trona mines Searles Lake brines. History, hours and High Desert routes. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/brightline-west-high-deserthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/brightline-west-high-desertMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTGrowth & developmentBrightline West plans High Desert stations in Apple Valley and Hesperia on its Las Vegas line. As of November 2026 it targets 2029 but awaits a $6B U.S. loan. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/bullhead-city-az-community-guidehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/bullhead-city-az-community-guideMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTCommunity guidesBullhead City, AZ guide: city-owned water and sewer, Mohave Electric and Southwest Gas, city vs. county permits, Lake Mohave fees, Laughlin bridges, tax dates. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/buying-land-mohave-county-azhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/buying-land-mohave-county-azMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLandBuying land in Mohave County, AZ? Confirm recorded access, a well permit from ADWR, a county septic permit, power service and flood zone before you close. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/cajon-pass-i15-updatehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/cajon-pass-i15-updateMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTGrowth & developmentCajon Pass I-15 update for High Desert commuters: truck lane planned for 2031, recent closures, alternate routes, freight rail and Brightline West status. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/curb-appeal-high-deserthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/curb-appeal-high-desertMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTSellingHigh Desert, CA curb appeal checklist: house numbers at least 4 inches tall, a swept walk, a tidy desert-friendly yard and touch-ups where sun and wind hit. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/declutter-before-you-listhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/declutter-before-you-listMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTSellingSelling in the High Desert, CA? Declutter before you list: pack one room at a time, clear counters, and use Hesperia's free bulky pickup and HHW drop-off. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/deep-creek-hot-springs-apple-valleyhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/deep-creek-hot-springs-apple-valleyMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsDeep Creek Hot Springs near Apple Valley, CA: Bowen Ranch and PCT routes, the Deep Creek closure order through June 2027, Adventure Pass and amoeba safety. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/desert-route-66-day-trips-high-deserthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/desert-route-66-day-trips-high-desertMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsMojave Desert day trips from Hesperia and Victorville: Joshua Tree ($30 per car), free Mojave National Preserve, Route 66 to Amboy, Afton Canyon, Rainbow Basin. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/easton-v-strassburger-avid-californiahttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/easton-v-strassburger-avid-californiaMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTBuyingEaston v. Strassburger (1984) is why California agents must visually inspect homes they sell. Learn the case, Civil Code § 2079, the AVID and what buyers do. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/time-change-home-checklisthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/time-change-home-checklistMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHome careDaylight saving time ends the first Sunday of November. Use the clock change in the High Desert, CA to test alarms, swap the furnace filter and reset timers. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/fort-mohave-az-community-guidehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/fort-mohave-az-community-guideMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTCommunity guidesFort Mohave, AZ guide: unincorporated Mohave County rules, water providers and wells, septic, Mohave Electric power, tribal land, flood zones and Highway 95. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/george-air-force-base-southern-california-logistics-airporthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/george-air-force-base-southern-california-logistics-airportMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTGrowth & developmentGeorge Air Force Base in Victorville closed in 1992 and became Southern California Logistics Airport (SCLA). See its history, Superfund cleanup and 2026 status. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/golden-valley-az-community-guidehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/golden-valley-az-community-guideMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTCommunity guidesBuying in Golden Valley, AZ? It is unincorporated Mohave County: water is GVID, a water company, a well or hauling, and the county runs permits and roads. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/helendale-silver-lakes-community-guidehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/helendale-silver-lakes-community-guideMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTCommunity guidesHelendale and Silver Lakes, CA guide: Silver Lakes Association HOA rules, dues, Helendale CSD water and sewer, SCE and Southwest Gas, permits and property tax. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/hesperia-ca-community-guidehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/hesperia-ca-community-guideMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTCommunity guidesHesperia, CA guide for buyers and sellers: city water from Hesperia Water District, Advance Disposal trash, 1% county tax base, typical lot sizes and permits. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/hesperia-history-rat-pack-golf-airporthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/hesperia-history-rat-pack-golf-airportMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHistory & landmarksHesperia, CA history: Penn Phillips' 1954 land boom, the PGA Tour's Hesperia Open (1957-60), Hesperia Airport (L26) today, and what's true about the Rat Pack. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/high-desert-cannabis-green-zoneshttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/high-desert-cannabis-green-zonesMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTInvestingIn the High Desert, CA, Adelanto and Barstow permit commercial cannabis in set zones; Hesperia, Victorville, Apple Valley and unincorporated county land bar it. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/furnace-heating-check-before-winterhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/furnace-heating-check-before-winterMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHome careHigh Desert, CA nights can drop below freezing. Swap the furnace filter, book a yearly tune-up with a licensed C-20 contractor and test your CO alarms. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/high-desert-hotspots-close-to-homehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/high-desert-hotspots-close-to-homeMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsHigh Desert, CA places to go near Hesperia and Victorville: Silverwood Lake, Mojave Narrows, Hesperia Lake, Calico and Route 66 museums, with fees and hours. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/hinkley-water-contamination-erin-brockovichhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/hinkley-water-contamination-erin-brockovichMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHistory & landmarksHinkley, CA: how PG&E's chromium-6 reached groundwater, the $333 million case behind the Erin Brockovich film, and where the state cleanup stands in 2026. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/hot-springs-water-sites-high-desert-maphttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/hot-springs-water-sites-high-desert-mapMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsMojave Desert, CA hot springs from the federal thermal springs list: Deep Creek, Zzyzx, Tecopa, Coso and more, with recorded temps and public access status. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/how-escrow-works-in-californiahttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/how-escrow-works-in-californiaMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTBuyingHow escrow works in California for San Bernardino County buyers and sellers: RPA contingency deadlines, required disclosures, who pays and when escrow closes. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/joshua-tree-protection-california-arizonahttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/joshua-tree-protection-california-arizonaMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLandJoshua trees on High Desert or Mohave County land? California requires a CDFW permit and per-tree fees; Arizona requires notice and tags to move them. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/kingman-az-community-guidehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/kingman-az-community-guideMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTCommunity guidesMoving to Kingman, AZ? City water vs. private wells, UniSource power and gas, city vs. Mohave County permits, property tax dates and Arizona disclosure rules. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/lucerne-valley-community-guidehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/lucerne-valley-community-guideMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTCommunity guidesLucerne Valley, CA is unincorporated San Bernardino County: homes use groundwater wells or small water companies and septic, under county zoning rules. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/mormon-rocks-cajon-passhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/mormon-rocks-cajon-passMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsMormon Rocks sits on Highway 138 just west of I-15 in the Cajon Pass. See the sandstone geology, the 1851 history, the easy loop trail, parking and rail views. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/mountain-day-trips-from-the-high-deserthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/mountain-day-trips-from-the-high-desertMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsMountain day trips from the High Desert: Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Gregory, Wrightwood and Silverwood Lake routes, closures, passes and snow rules. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/nar-settlement-buyer-representation-agreement-brbchttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/nar-settlement-buyer-representation-agreement-brbcMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTBuyingHow the NAR settlement and California's AB 2992 changed buying a home: a written buyer agreement before touring, a 3-month cap, and fully negotiable pay. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/oatman-az-route-66https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/oatman-az-route-66Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsOatman, AZ sits on old Route 66 in the Black Mountains, between Kingman and Topock. Learn its gold history, wild burro rules, the 40-foot limit and road safety. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/questions-buyers-and-sellers-ask-ushttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/questions-buyers-and-sellers-ask-usMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTBuyingPlain answers for High Desert, CA and Mohave County, AZ buyers and sellers: escrow, inspections, buyer agreements, disclosures, wells, utilities and taxes. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/seligman-az-route-66https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/seligman-az-route-66Mon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsSeligman, AZ is a Yavapai County railroad town on I-40 (Exits 121 and 123) where a 1987 local campaign won Arizona's Historic Route 66 designation. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/silverwood-hesperia-updatehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/silverwood-hesperia-updateMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTGrowth & developmentSilverwood, the former Tapestry project in Hesperia, CA, is open and selling Phase 1 homes as of November 2026. Its history, lawsuit settlement and what's next. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/ski-resorts-near-the-high-deserthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/ski-resorts-near-the-high-desertMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTLocal hotspotsSkiing near Hesperia and Victorville: Big Bear Mountain Resort and Mountain High in Wrightwood, with 2026-27 opening dates, passes, routes and chain rules. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/smoke-co-alarm-checkhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/smoke-co-alarm-checkMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHome careTest smoke and CO alarms monthly. California homes with gas appliances, a fireplace or attached garage need CO alarms; Arizona rules come from local codes. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/spring-valley-lake-community-guidehttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/spring-valley-lake-community-guideMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTCommunity guidesSpring Valley Lake, CA guide: unincorporated San Bernardino County, SVLA lake and HOA dues, CSA 64 water and sewer, county permits, property tax basics. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/turquoise-mines-mojave-northwest-arizonahttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/turquoise-mines-mojave-northwest-arizonaMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHistory & landmarksTurquoise forms in copper-bearing desert rock. See the prehistoric Halloran Springs mines near Baker, CA, Kingman turquoise at Mineral Park, and the rules. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/water-wise-yard-high-deserthttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/water-wise-yard-high-desertMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHome careIn the High Desert, CA, fall is the best time to plant desert natives. Get drip and mulch basics, Mojave-ready plants and 2026 local water program status. https://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/wild-burros-high-desert-oatmanhttps://www.pleasanthill.group/blog/wild-burros-high-desert-oatmanMon, 02 Nov 2026 16:00:00 GMTHistory & landmarksWild burros roam Oatman's Black Mountain HMA, the Chemehuevi HMA near Needles and the Big Bear territory. Learn the law, road tips, feeding rules and adoption.