Annelies Kuiper, Author at Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree

November 13, 2025

Proposition 218 still protecting Californians from unauthorized water rate hikes

Proposition 218 requires that water agencies follow strict procedures in order to raise rates or fees. It also requires property owners to be notified and public hearings to…

November 11, 2025

Landers Homestead Valley Association recap: water rates, crime reports, Thanksgiving this Saturday (11/15)

The Landers Homestead Valley Association monthly meeting was held on Monday November 10th. Detective Wynn from the Morongo Basin Sheriff’s Station reported that there were 210 calls from…

November 10, 2025

Landers Homestead Valley Association meets tonight to talk about Thanksgiving dinner

The Landers Homestead Valley Association is a community non-profit representing residents from the Landers area as well as the unincorporated communities of Johnson Valley, Yucca Mesa and Flamingo…

November 5, 2025

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission discusses smog checks, residential temporary use permits, livestock and gardens

The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meeting held a study session which focused on four separate items. At the last meeting the Commission came to a consensus that the…

November 4, 2025

CalFresh (SNAP) benefits are halved for millions in California, local food pantries try to fill gaps

The 42 million Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and food pantries to meet their nutritional needs are feeling the effects of the…

November 3, 2025

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission agenda: Co-op gardens, animals per property and study sessions

A study session will be held for four separate items. Last meeting the Commission came to a consensus that a smog check facility was not an auto repair…

October 31, 2025

A reminder that “fire season” is year-round in a hotter, dryer climate

Climate change and invasive weeds mean that “fire season” can last all year, and there are some fire regulations in place to keep wildfire risk at a minimum.…

October 23, 2025

Wilderness First Aid Basic class being held at Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center on Friday (10/24)

On Friday October 24th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Justin Merino will teach simple skills in this free, condensed workshop. Here Veronica Koltuniak, Copper Mountain Mesa Community Association…

October 22, 2025

“3D printed” resort off Amboy Road moves forward with Twentynine Palms Planning Commission

A public hearing was held regarding the development of a resort composed of thirty 200 square-foot 3D-printed units. Also included would be two community buildings, a covered patio…

October 20, 2025

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission agenda: 30-unit “3D printed” resort on Amboy Road, smog station at 62 and Adobe

The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will hold their bi-monthly regular meeting on Tuesday October 21st at 5:00 p.m. On the agenda: A Public hearing will be held regarding…

October 15, 2025

Bighorn Desert View Water Agency meeting recap for 10/14

The Bighorn Desert View Water Agency held their regular meeting on Tuesday October 14th. Annelies Kuiper brings us the details: The meeting began with a closed session to…

October 14, 2025

Bighorn Desert View Water Agency board meeting agenda for Tuesday (10/14)

The Bighorn Desert View Water Agency’s Board of Directors hold their regular meeting tonight at 6:00 p.m. The meeting begins with a closed session to discuss extending the…

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