Heather Clisby

29 Palms Planning Commission to Study Vacation Home Rentals

April 17, 2023

Groups urge County Supervisors to cap Short Term Rentals permits

This week, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will conduct two public hearings before taking yet another hard look at the city’s Vacation Home Rental (VHR) policy. The first hearing involves film permits which are currently part of the Temporary Use Permit (TUP) regulations. Last month, it was decided to separate out film permits and create a new chapter within the Development Code. A draft ordinance will operate at two levels of permitting based upon length of film production, conditions…

‘JT Facelift’ Community Clean-Up Event this weekend Apr. 14-15

by Heather Clisby

April 13, 2023

‘JT Facelift’ Community Clean-Up Event this weekend Apr. 14-15

JT Facelift, a community clean up event organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association and Friends of Joshua Tree, is happening this Saturday, April 15, with rousing before and after parties scheduled at the event hub, Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road, in Joshua Tree. For over 20 years, the Yosemite Climbing Association has been organizing clean-ups in their area and recently began branching out efforts into other outdoor and climbing communities in the US and Mexico. The…

JT Facelift Community Clean-up this weekend, Apr. 15

by Heather Clisby

April 10, 2023

JT Facelift Community Clean-up this weekend, Apr. 15

To beautify a few eyesore spots in the Morongo Basin, JT Facelift, a community clean-up event, is happening this weekend. JT Facelift, a community clean up event organized by the Yosemite Climbing Association and Friends of Joshua Tree, is happening this Saturday, April 15, with rousing before and after parties scheduled at the event hub, Joshua Tree Lake RV & Campground, 2601 Sunfair Road, in Joshua Tree. For over 20 years, the Yosemite Climbing Association has been organizing clean-ups in…

PRIDE 29 celebrating Hi Desert’s LGBTQ+ community April 6-8

by Heather Clisby

April 8, 2023

PRIDE 29 celebrating Hi Desert’s LGBTQ+ community April 6-8

Sponsored by Rediscover 29, PRIDE 29 will be Twentynine Palms’ first Pride event, April 6-8, with a goal of focusing on “love and inclusion.” Multiple scheduled events will lead up to the big party on Saturday, April 8, at Freedom Plaza. On Thursday, April 6, the festivities begin with Drag Bingo, hosted by Lady Chilane of 29, from 8:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. at the Out There Bar, 73839 Twentynine Palms Highway. The free event is open to everyone (21+) with pizza from I Fall to Pizzas. On…

29 Palms Planning Commission agenda for tonight’s meeting, alcohol at Dollar General permit considered

by Heather Clisby

April 4, 2023

On Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will kick off their meeting with a selection of the Planning Commission Chair and Vice-Chair. Next, the commission host a public hearing and consider approving a Conditional Use Permit, and finding of Public Convenience or Necessity, for alcohol sales at the newly built Dollar General at 73610 Two Mile Road. Dollar General has applied for a Type 20 Off-Sale Beer and Wine License with the state’s Department of Alcohol Beverage Control…

29 Palms Seeks Public Input on Proposed Wastewater Project

by Heather Clisby

March 30, 2023

Residents of Twentynine Palms are being encouraged to join an advisory committee on a proposed sewer system for the city. As Yucca Valley moves through Phase One of their own sewer project, Twentynine Palms is hoping to be not far behind, but they are asking residents to help. City leaders are encouraging residents of Twentynine Palms to join a new advisory committee to help guide a proposed centralized sewer collection system and wastewater treatment facility. The project would involve the…

29 Palms City Council talks fitness, crime, and money

by Heather Clisby

March 29, 2023

29 Palms City Council talks fitness, crime, and money

Listen here: In a closed session just prior to the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting, the council agreed to have the city join other municipalities across the nation to engage in a national opioids settlement. SoCalGas Public Affairs Manager Deborah McGarry addressed the council regarding concerns of high gas bills. While she expects monthly bills to drop significantly from January, she reminded the council that “SoCalGas does not set prices, they are determined by national and regional…

County Supervisor Dawn Rowe Hosts Open House on Wednesday, Mar. 29

by Heather Clisby

March 29, 2023

Dawn Rowe, recently elected as Chair of the County Board of Supervisors, is hosting her second open house in Joshua Tree for her constituents, residents of the Third District. In the absence of the Morongo Basin Advisory Council (MAC), County Supervisor Dawn Rowe has invited Morongo Basin residents to the Joshua Tree Community Center for another Open House, this one scheduled for Wednesday, March 29, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. The last event focused on Code Enforcement while this one will…

29 Palms City Council meets tonight: sewer connections, park upgrades

by Heather Clisby

March 28, 2023

The Twentynine Palms City Council will gather this evening after a 30-minute closed session to discuss sewer connections, park upgrades, strengthened crime bills, among other agenda items. Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will host one public hearing before discussing several items. First up is a public hearing regarding the continuance of an initial study on sewer connections. The Initial Study (IS) for the WWTP is currently available for public review. Up for discussion is the 2023…

County Planning Commission to Consider Wonder Inn Proposal on March 23

by Heather Clisby

March 23, 2023

The controversial Wonder Inn hotel/resort proposal will be heard by the County Planning Commission on Thursday, March 23, and is open to the public. Though the meeting will be held in San Bernardino, locals can attend and engage virtually from the government center in Joshua Tree. Reporter Heather Clisby has details … The next step in the fate of Wonder Valley’s so-called “Pink Building” will be held on Thursday, March 23, when developers of The Wonder Inn, a proposed 106-room resort, will…

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