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…

Board of Directors of the Twentynine Palms Water District meets this Wednesday

On Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) Board of Directors will meet and review the meeting schedule for November and December. Next, they will consider an adoption of the Twentynine Palms Water District Local Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board will consider a request for annexation and approval of a related indemnification agreement, before reviewing proposals to purchase a 2025 Ford F-150 4x4 truck. The board will also discuss health benefits for its’ members. The…

Twentynine Palms City Council hosts public hearing tonight on reauthorization of Tourism Business Improvement District

Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather for a public hearing on the possible reauthorization of the Tourism Business Improvement Districts’ budget. The Twentynine Palms City Council will kick off tonight’s meeting with the introduction of the city’s newest employee. There will be a presentation from the Morongo Unified School District on Measure C, a bond aimed at upgrading school facilities, followed by an update from Parks and Recreation on the Million Coaches Challenge Grant…

The Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors meet this Wednesday (9/25)

On Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) Board of Directors will meet to discuss water-related issues. The agenda includes a proposal review for Springbrook Service Orders and Nobel Geoviewer’s customer service/work orders module integration. There will be a discussion about extending engineering service for a redundant reservoir and booster station at a treatment plant with Engineering Solutions Group. The TPWD will also address the matter of retiree benefits and sick…

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission hosts Entertainment Permits Workshop this week

With permit requests for live entertainment mounting, the city of Twentynine Palms has come to realize they are unprepared. To update and revise the process, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will host a workshop this Tuesday evening on how best to streamline permitting for live entertainment. Morongo Basin fans of karaoke, live bands, open mike nights, drag shows, comedy, book readings, and dance performances may soon enjoy a richer variety of options in Twentynine Palms. Community…

Twentynine Palms City Council looks at “entertainment permits” for live shows tonight (9/10)

Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather to discuss a smoother process for obtaining Entertainment Permits, an update on the Self-Help Housing Project, and the Tourism Business Improvement District’s marketing plan and budget. The Twentynine Palms City Council agenda for this evening will kick off with an update from the Youth Council, immediately followed by a presentation from the FindFood Bank. The council will then designate a Delegate and Alternate Delegate for the Annual…

Twentynine Palms Planning Commissions hosts study session on mobile home and RV parks this week

This week, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will meet for a study session on Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Parks. In an ongoing effort to update and simplify the city’s development code language, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will host a study session on Mobile Home Parks and Special Occupancy Parks on Tuesday evening. Previously, the commission requested that regulations for Mobile Home Parks (MHP), Recreational Vehicle Parks, and Campgrounds be separate.…