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Heather Clisby

Heather Clisby

Heather Clisby has been working in journalism and communications for over three decades, includings stints at newspapers, magazines, blogs and radio stations. A native of Long Beach, California, she can usually be found guiding tourists in Joshua Tree…

TPCC Agenda: city fee amounts, downtown sewer bids, and affordable housing

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
June 27, 2023

The Twentynine Palms City Council will gather tonight to address issues of city fee amounts, bids for the downtown sewer project, the affordable housing project, and city finances. Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting will kick off with an update from the resident-based Wastewater Committee. Next, the council will host a public hearing on amendments to the city's Master Fee Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The council will then reject all bids for the Project Phoenix…

Shakespeare debuts at Theatre 29 in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
June 22, 2023
“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” opening at Theatre 29 benefits Copper Mountain College Foundation

After more than two decades of putting on primarily musicals for delighted audiences, Theatre 29 is making space for The Bard. Years ago, at South by Southwest, I attended a keynote address by musician Neil Young who offered advice for creative inspiration: “If you’re terrified, you’re on the right track.” With that directive in mind (and some gentle encouragement from Gary Daigneault), I braved the audition process and was somehow cast as Bottom the weaver in the upcoming production of ‘A…

TPPC swears in new commissioners, study session on unhoused

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
June 20, 2023

The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meets tonight to swear in two new commissioners, hold a public hearing on off-street parking and loading, and conduct a study session on homelessness and housing. Tonight, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will welcome two new commissioners with an installation ceremony for Alexander Garcia, a community organizer and homeless advocate, and Jessica Cure, principal at Cure Designs. Next the commission will host a public hearing to address a…

“29 Palms Juneteenth” celebrates freedom today in 29 Palms

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
June 17, 2023
“29 Palms Juneteenth” celebrates freedom today in 29 Palms

Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, will be celebrated locally as ‘Twentynine Palms Juneteenth’ on June 17. Twentynine Palms Juneteenth, the local version of the national holiday recognizing the end of slavery in America, will be a family-friendly event celebrating the history and contributions of African-Americans to our culture.  Events will take place on June 17th at Knotts Sky Park in Twentynine Palms from noon until 8:00 p.m. Women of…

Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight (6/13)

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
June 13, 2023

Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather to discuss city finances, permit processing, sewer fee and new appointments to the planning commission. In the first of four public hearings scheduled for the meeting, the council will discuss amending the Development Code to separate out regulations for Film Permits as recommended by the planning commission. The second hearing will also address the proposed Film Permit Ordinance which allows for several changes to film permitting process: •…

Weeding out invasive species good for native plants, animals, and residents

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
June 10, 2023
Weeding out invasive species good for native plants, animals, and residents

Invasive species – plants that are not indigenous to the area and harm humans, wildlife and other native plants – are having a boom year here in Morongo Basin. Good news – all that rain and random snow has enabled desert blooms to pop. Bad news – the precipitation has done the same for invasive plants, and while the human eye may love green carpeting on the desert floor, it means less water for native plants and dangerous fuel for wildfires. These invaders are upsetting the natural ecosystem of…

29 Palms taking applications for community event grants

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
June 8, 2023

To support community-building events as well as happenings that generate tax revenue, the city of Twentynine Palms is now taking applications for community event grants. Got a vision for a community event but lacking funds? The city of Twentynine Palms is currently taking applications from non-profit organizations, businesses, and individuals wanting to host local events that strengthen community bonds, increase tourism, and enliven the culture. The Community Events Grant application is…

Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight (5/23) to discuss money, sewer and solar

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
May 23, 2023

Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather for a public hearing and a full agenda involving city finances, sewer fees, a potential commercial solar farm, and a possible change to Vacation Home Rental insurance requirements. The Twentynine Palms City Council will gather this evening and host a public hearing on the Proposed Two-Year General Fund Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Key elements will be the Annual Spending Plan, the Employee Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA),…

Twentynine Palms Water District Board meets Wednesday, agenda inside (5/24)

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
May 23, 2023
Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meeting agenda for Oct. 11

Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) Board of Directors will gather for their monthly meeting. The meeting will kick off with a presentation by TPWD employees on GIS/GEO, or geographic information systems. Next, there will be a presentation of a draft of the annual budget for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. The board will then discuss and likely approve to send the TPWD directors to the annual California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Conference and provide a daily stipend.…

Community Clean-Up and Shredding Event Saturday in 29 Palms (5/20)

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
May 18, 2023
Community Clean-Up and Shredding Event Saturday in 29 Palms (5/20)

If you are a resident of Twentynine Palms and old documents or outdated technology is taking up space in your life, now is the time to purge. On Saturday May 20, the city and Burrtec are hosting a Community Clean-up and Shredding Event where residents are encouraged to bring unwanted electronic waste and old documents for safe and secure disposal. From 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon, free shredding services will be available with a limit of four boxes per vehicle and one trip per vehicle. The event…

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