Slab City Community Group, Inc.

Slab City Community Group, Inc. SCCGI will operate as a Community Land Trust in order to meet its purpose, mission, goals and objectives. Old solutions lead to new problems. DOING DIFFERENTLY?

The views/opinions expressed on this page are those of individual directors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of SCCGI. SCCGI – LAND FOR PEOPLE, NOT FOR PROFIT

The 21st Century world is far different than the Twentieth Century world. New problems seem to be without solution. SLAB CITY COMMUNITY GROUP INC. (SCCGI)

SCCGI is a non-profit 501 c (3) organization consistin

g of a group of residents, visitors and friends of Slab City.Slab City is a self selected, open, intentional community. Slab City is an Off-the-Grid community (independent of power plants). Slab City is a unique off-the-grid community in the Northern Sonoran Desert (Colorado Desert) approximately 4 miles east of Niland, California in Imperial County, California, USA. SCCGI works to facilitate access to affordable living space for everyone. Slab City has been an accessible living space for over 50 years. SCCGI works to sustain, encourage and participate in this unique off-the-grid community. A LIVING LABORATORY

WHY IS SCCGI THE NONPROFIT TO SUPPORT? Slab City pioneers have been creating new solutions for over 50 years. We are a virtual living laboratory by resident experimentation by living off the grid in an area of scarce resources, often, under harsh weather conditions. Slab City is a viable and vibrant community. WHAT IS SLAB CITY COMMUNITY GROUP INC. It is time to share. SCCGI is working to sustain Slab City as a living laboratory. We encourage 21st Century Pioneers and Partners to come and participate in developing new living strategies. We are living alternative, new solutions. WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT OUR VOLUNTEERS, CONSTITUENTS, GEOGRAPHY, PROGRAMS, EVENTS? Residents, visitors and volunteers who are part of this “living laboratory,” work proactively to create low environmental impact, self-sustainable, and accessible methods and practices in:

off-the-grid living
low resource agriculture
land stewardship
micro-business development
life skills education
community interaction
artistic expression as a way of life. self management

There are more than 1.8 million charities in the United States right now. And – let’s be honest – many do important work, but…

Slab City is Unique. Slab City Residents and visitors have been here for about 50 years. In all that time, the community was self managed. Self managed…with NO government nor municipal structure. And it works quite well. People help their nearby campers if in need. Creativity explodes in an environment where there are few rules. Acceptance and tolerance learned by living and interacting with people from all walks of life and different mental or physical challenges. Want to be a part of this movement? Contact us! Sign up for our monthly newsletter: http://www.sccgi.org/

We Welcome You! Cheers!

Cost for 52-weeks: $10,400All donations are appreciated!Venmo: PayPal: admin@sccgi.orgGofundme.com: Slab City Community ...
05/22/2026

Cost for 52-weeks: $10,400
All donations are appreciated!
Venmo:
PayPal: [email protected]
Gofundme.com: Slab City Community Group Inc

05/14/2026

Is Slab City California in the Brawley Seismic Zone?

Yes, Slab City is located within the broader Brawley Seismic Zone (BSZ), which is one of the most tectonically active areas in California.
The BSZ acts as a "connecting" link between the southern terminus of the San Andreas Fault (near Bombay Beach) and the Imperial Fault (near Brawley). Because Slab City sits just east of the Salton Sea and Niland, it is positioned directly over this complex network of faults and geothermal activity.
Key Details about the Seismic Zone
Geological Function: The BSZ is an "onshore spreading center," where the Earth’s crust is pulling apart and thinning. This is why the area has high heat flow, mud volcanoes, and geothermal power plants.
Earthquake Swarms: Unlike other areas that have one large quake followed by aftershocks, this zone is famous for earthquake swarms—dozens or hundreds of small-to-moderate quakes (often magnitude 3.0 to 5.5) occurring over several days.
Proximity to Slab City: The zone roughly spans the area from the Salton Buttes (the small volcanic hills on the shore of the Salton Sea) down toward the city of Brawley. Slab City is essentially on the northeastern margin of this active zone.
What this means for the area
If you are working on structures or projects in the Slabs (like setting posts or building DIY infrastructure), the ground here is prone to:
1. Aseismic Creep: The ground can slowly shift or "creep" without a major earthquake because the crust is so hot and soft.
2. Liquefaction: During a larger shake, the loose, silty desert soils near the Salton Sea can behave like a liquid, which is tough on rigid foundations.
It’s worth noting that the ground in this specific zone is literally "on the move" more than most other parts of the state.

05/06/2026

Agenda
Slab City Community Group Inc
Board of Directors Meeting

Sunday, May 10, 2026 7 pm
Marty's Great Room
Attend via phone: 1-605-313-4183 Pass Code:261312

Call to order
Roll Call
Approve current Agenda

Officer's Reports:
President’s Report
Treasurer’s Report
Secretary’s Report

Old business
Land Acquisition
Animals
Community Projects:
- Small Business Loans
-Radio License
-Trash Collection Report
- Scrap metal clean up project
Old car removal: Fundraising for dumpster and fuel

New Business
Stakeholder questions
Next meeting
Adjourn

03/26/2026

In Niland (4-miles from Slab City), the final 100°F day of the year typically occurs in October, marking the end of the desert's intense summer heat. Over the last decade, this "last blast" of triple-digit weather has occurred as late as October 24.
Here is the breakdown of the last day the temperature reached 100°F or higher for each of the last 10 years:
Last 100°F Days in Niland (2016–2025)
| Year | Date | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 24 | 105°F |
| 2024 | October 12 | 101°F |
| 2023 | October 21 | 102°F |
| 2022 | October 4 | 101°F |
| 2021 | October 4 | 100°F |
| 2020 | October 20 | 101°F |
| 2019 | October 8 | 100°F |
| 2018 | September 29 | 102°F |
| 2017 | October 24 | 100°F |
| 2016 | October 10 | 100°F |
Key Takeaways:
* Most Common Month: October is the standard exit for triple-digit heat, occurring in 8 of the last 10 years.
* Latest Heat: In 2017, the heat lingered nearly until November, with the final 100°F day hitting on October 24.
* Shortest Seasons: In 2018 and 2025, the triple digits exited early, failing to reach 100°F after late September.

Looking back over the last decade, 2020 stands out as the most extreme year for Niland, with nearly five full months' worth of days reaching triple digits.
​Here is the total count of days reaching at least 100°F for each year:
​Total Days Above 100°F in Niland (2016–2025)
Year Total Days ≥ 100°F Most Consecutive Days
2025 105 days 31 days
2024 124 days 67 days
2023 101 days 51 days
2022 111 days 35 days
2021 108 days 43 days
2020 143 days 71 days
2019 98 days 61 days
2018 115 days 45 days
2017 109 days 40 days
2016 101 days 65 days
Notable Observations:
​The 2020 Scorcher: Not only did 2020 have the most total days (143), but it also featured a brutal stretch of 71 straight days over 100°F.
​The 2024 Persistence: While 2024 had fewer total days than 2020, it saw a massive 67-day streak of triple-digit heat that lasted through much of the peak summer.
​The Average: On average, Niland residents can expect about 110 to 115 days of 100°F+ weather per year.

03/24/2026

In the desert community of Niland (4-miles from Slab City), the "first triple-digit day" usually arrives in April, though it has fluctuated from as early as late March to as late as the end of May.
The following table shows the first date each year that reached at least 100°F:
First 100°F Days in Niland (2016–2025)
| Year | Date | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | April 11 | 101°F |
| 2024 | May 12 | 101°F |
| 2023 | April 27 | 102°F |
| 2022 | April 8 | 101°F |
| 2021 | April 30 | 106°F |
| 2020 | April 23 | 101°F |
| 2019 | April 24 | 100°F |
| 2018 | May 5 | 103°F |
| 2017 | May 1 | 100°F |
| 2016 | April 6 | 100°F |
Quick Facts:
* Earliest in the last decade: April 6, 2016. This year was March 18th.
* Latest in the last decade: May 12, 2024.
* Average timing: The "century mark" typically hits Niland in the last week of April.
* Historical outlier: If you look back further to 2015, Niland actually hit 102°F on March 28, which remains the earliest in recent memory except for this year.

03/12/2026
In 1976, a time capsule was sealed in the tetrahedron here at Holt Park. Fifty years later, the time capsule is being op...
03/09/2026

In 1976, a time capsule was sealed in the tetrahedron here at Holt Park. Fifty years later, the time capsule is being opened for the very first time! Please join us here at Holt Park, on July 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM-10:00 PM for the celebration of the opening of the Time Capsule. Save the date!

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PO Box 984
Niland, CA
92257

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