Until workers found it. Get SFGATE's top stories sent to your inbox by signing up for The Daily newsletter here. The Lost Horse Mine trail in Joshua Tree National Park on Nov. 19, 2024.

Joshua Tree National Park, a frequent refuge for stargazers fleeing the bright lights of California cities, is preparing for a surge in visitors during the Perseid meteor shower this month.

U.S. District Judge Wesley L. Hsu ruled Monday that the USFWS decision to not provide ESA protections for the Joshua tree is illegal and sidesteps climate science.