Heather Clisby

Public Arts Advisory Committee secures $100k grant for art workshops at Freedom Plaza

July 5, 2023

Soon, there will be free art workshops at Freedom Plaza thanks to a hefty grant secured by Public Arts Advisory Committee in Twentynine Palms. In a victory for art lovers in Twentynine Palms, the city’s Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) recently secured a $100,000 grant that will go toward a series of free art-focused workshops at Freedom Plaza. The workshops will reflect designated themes in the grant application, including trauma, ecology, social justice and civic engagement. After…

29 Palms City Council wrestles with wastewater, housing issues

by Heather Clisby

June 28, 2023

The Twentynine Palms City Council held a 2.5 hour meeting last night that featured both a packed agenda and a packed room of concerned residents. Last night, the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting began with an update from the all-resident Wastewater Committee. Led by Karalee Hargrove, it was reported that the meetings were well-attended and somewhat contentious, with many residents concerned about plans for a new city-wide sewer system and wastewater treatment facility. Many fears alluded to…

29 Palms Water District Board of Directors meet today (6/28)

by Heather Clisby

June 28, 2023

Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency meeting agenda for Oct. 11

Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors will tackle several agenda items at their monthly meeting. A public hearing will be held on the proposed continuation of a Water Availability Assessment followed by a discussion of a resolution to continue this assessment through Fiscal Year 2024. The board will then consider a resolution to adopt the Annual Budget and Compensation Plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Next, the board will discuss and consider accepting a…

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

by 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”

by 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

by 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

by 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)

by 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

by 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

by 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…

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