Heather Clisby
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heather@z1077fm.com
Heather Clisby has been working in journalism and communications for over three decades, including stints at newspapers, magazines, blogs and radio stations. A native of Long Beach, California, she can usually be found guiding tourists in Joshua Tree National Park, auditioning and/or clapping for others at Theatre 29, playing improv, or supporting all her friends in loud bands. She lives in Twentynine Palms.
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July 28, 2026
Twentynine Palms City Council to discuss Community Resilience Center tonight (7/28)
The Twentynine Palms City Council convenes this evening to host four public hearings and discussion around a grant application that could help the city create a Community Resilience…
June 19, 2026
Proposed ballot measure to raise Twentynine Palms sales tax causes some confusion amongst residents
When the Twentynine Palms City Council met on June 9, they discussed the reality of a city-wide 1% sales tax increase citing flat revenues, rising costs, and aging…
June 10, 2026
Twentynine Palms City Council faces reality of a 1% sales tax increase
Last night, the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting began with Mayor Daniel Mintz issuing a brief statement regarding the closed session that began at 5:30 p.m.: “That the…
June 9, 2026
Twentynine Palms City Council to review polling results on sales tax increase tonight
Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will convene to discuss art, trash fees, a state bill on public records, and polling results about a proposed sales tax increase. …
May 27, 2026
Twentynine Palms City Council tackles money matters
The Twentynine Palms City Council dove into the city’s finances last night after first acknowledging three local groups who earned cash beautifying the town. The Feathers ‘N Fur…
May 26, 2026
Twentynine Palms City Council talks money tonight
The Twentynine Palms City Council will convene this evening to consider budgets, council compensation, and amendments to the city’s Master User Fee Schedule. It will mark the council…
May 13, 2026
Twentynine Palms City Council bids farewell to City Manager Stone James as Flock concerns persist
There were plaques, handshakes, and statements of gratitude at last night’s Twentynine Palms City Council meeting as City Manager Stone James bid farewell to his position calling it,…
May 12, 2026
Twentynine Palms City Council to hear non-profit funding presentations prior to meeting
Starting at 5:15 pm, a dozen local non-profits will each present their plea to council for a slice of $75,000. Formerly known as the Community Development Block Grants…
May 5, 2026
Rally to keep Palm Vista Elementary from closing held in Twentynine Palms
Facing a possible closure of Palm Vista Elementary in Twentynine Palms, a group of local residents gathered on Saturday to voice their frustrations. As the conversation continues within…
May 2, 2026
Recent mountain lion death on Yucca Grade highlights need for wildlife crossing
The call came in around 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 26, a fatality on the Yucca Grade – an unlucky mountain lion crossed paths with a moving vehicle…
May 1, 2026
Proposed Ofland Resort in Twentynine Palms is cancelled
Citing softened market conditions, the developers of Ofland Hotels have abandoned their vision of creating a glamping resort near the Indian Cove campground, the Indian Cove neighborhood, and…