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Pioneertown & Balance in the Desert
Gerard Noonan reflects on the freedom folks have sought in the desert and if it's sustainable. He spent his teenage years off-roading and partying in the desert, and his childhood in Pioneertown with old movie stars and bikers. Now, as the Yucca Valley Planning Commissioner Chair he contemplates how people can balance the attraction to desert freedom with environmental responsibility.
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