Adeline J. Wells, Author at Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree

Yucca Valley Town Council approves funding for town projects

April 3, 2024

Twentynine Palms City Council takes on 2024 business tonight

The Yucca Valley Town Council approved a Resolution that allocates $3,250,000 for Phase 1 of the Old Town Beautification and Sustainability Project, and awarded a construction contract to begin the build. Phase 1 of the Project includes building a 97-car parking lot, several electrical vehicle charging stations, restrooms, shade structure, and lighting, all of which will be located along Elk Trail between Yucca Trail and Twentynine Palms Highway. The project has been nearly four years in the…

Yucca Valley Town Council to discuss Old Town Beautification

by Adeline J. Wells

April 2, 2024

The Yucca Valley Town Council meets tonight with the Old Town Beautification at the top of the agenda. The Yucca Valley Town Council will review funding for the Old Town Beatification and Sustainability Project at tonight’s meeting. The council will be presented a Resolution that appropriates $3,250,000 for Phase 1 of the Project; if approved, the funds will be transferred from the Measure Y Fund and Fund 800, Capital Projects Reserve. Additionally, the council will vote on the award of a…

Call for Artists for Yucca Valley’s Summer Music Festival

by Adeline J. Wells

March 29, 2024

As part of its Public Arts Program, the Town of Yucca Valley is conducting a Call for Artists to create a new logo for the Summer Music Festival. The selected design will be featured on two 13-foot banners at the event and printed onto T-shirts advertising the six-week free concert series. All entries must be original designs suitable for all ages. Artists from Yucca Valley and its neighboring communities are encouraged to apply; designs can be submitted by either individuals or groups in 7th…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission welcomes new Chairman

by Adeline J. Wells

March 27, 2024

The annual transition of the Chairman occurred at last night's Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting. Former Vice Chair Gerard Noonan was elected to the role of Chairman, with Commissioner Alejandro Vasconcelos elected as his Vice Chair. Former Chair Clint Stoker stepped down from his lead role to kind words from his fellow Commissioners, including Commissioner Henderson. “I will start off by thanking former Chair Stoker for his year of service as Chairman. I know what it’s like to be in…

Ice Cream social with Yucca Valley Mayor tomorrow (3/27)

by Adeline J. Wells

March 26, 2024

Blood Drive in 29 Palms Thurs. 12/29 – blood supplies desperately low

Tomorrow, Mayor Robert Lombardo invites residents to the Yucca Valley Senior Center for an “Ice Cream Social with the Mayor.” The community is encouraged to bring their questions, comments, and new ideas to the event, which aims to promote meaningful discussion between residents and local government. In addition to ice cream and positive conversation, the event will feature a performance by local musician Tommy Dodson. The ice cream social will be held tomorrow, March 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1…

Intro to Permaculture course returning to the Harrison House

by Adeline J. Wells

March 25, 2024

Free Summer Camp applications open for Joshua Tree Arts & Ecology Program

Joshua Tree’s Harrison House Arts, Music, and Ecology Center will host an intensive three-day course on permaculture from May 24 to 26. Permaculture is a design process that promotes ecologically sustainable living systems between humans and nature. Topics covered will include organic gardening, natural building, composting, water harvesting, and more. Last held in 2021, the recurring course will be taught by Warren Brush, a renowned permaculture consultant and educator with over 30 years of…

Call for Artists for Yucca Valley’s Summer Music Festival

by Adeline J. Wells

March 21, 2024

The Town of Yucca Valley is seeking a new design for its Summer Music Festival logo. As part of its Public Arts Program, the Town of Yucca Valley is conducting a Call for Artists to create a new logo for the Summer Music Festival. The selected design will be featured on two 13-foot banners at the event and printed onto T-shirts advertising the six-week free concert series. All entries must be original designs suitable for all ages. Artists from Yucca Valley and its neighboring communities are…

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting: concerns on dirt roads

by Adeline J. Wells

March 20, 2024

At last night’s Town Council meeting, residents of Yucca Valley had the opportunity to voice their opinions on the town’s policy on dirt roads. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with more on the meeting. The Yucca Valley Town Council opened the floor for public comment on the issue of the town’s dirt road maintenance, or lack thereof. Nearly twenty individuals voiced their opinions on the state of dirt roads, crediting heavy erosion caused by rain and increased traffic in the area as the main…

Yucca Valley Town Council meets tonight: roads, air quality, and graffiti

by Adeline J. Wells

March 19, 2024

The Yucca Valley Town Council meets tonight with the town's dirt roads as the main topic of discussion. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with details on the meeting. At tonight’s meeting, the Yucca Valley Town Council will discuss options to update its policy on non-maintained dirt roads. While the town currently maintains roughly 2.6 miles of dirt roads, there are approximately 100 miles of private, non-maintained dirt roads within their jurisdiction. Aside from conducting emergency…

Film about veterans and art therapy premiering next month

by Adeline J. Wells

March 15, 2024

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

On last Friday's (March 8) Up Close Show, host Gary Daigneault sat down to discuss the Hi Desert art scene with local artist Anna Stump. Here is reporter Adeline J. Wells with information about a new movie project premiering next month. Some may know Anna Stump as Chair of the Twentynine Palms’ Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC), or as creator of the city’s eccentric Mojaveland miniature golf course. The local artist is also now working on a film about veterans and the scars that they…

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