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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…

PROPOSED HOTEL CLEARS KEY HURDLES AT TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
August 3, 2022

The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission hosted a public hearing Tuesday evening and heard concerns from the public and business owners regarding a proposed 95-room hotel downtown. Last night, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission held a public hearing on a proposed 95-room hotel adjacent to Project Phoenix. A representative of the applicant, Robert F Tuttle Architects, on behalf of Verdant Twentynine Palms, LLC, was present at the meeting and took questions regarding the proposed…

TWENTYNINE PALMS HISTORICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
August 2, 2022
TWENTYNINE PALMS HISTORICAL SOCIETY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

After 40 years of highlighting the past, the Twentynine Palms Historical Society will celebrate itself and look to the future with an outdoor summer feast. The Twentynine Palms Historical Society is hosting a community barbecue to celebrate their 40th anniversary. The event will take place on Saturday, August 20, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Old Schoolhouse Museum, 6760 National Park Drive. Pitmaster Larry Bowden will serve up his locally world-famous tri-tip, in addition to the salads,…

29 PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION HOSTS PUBLIC HEARING IN CONSIDERING 95-ROOM HOTEL

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
August 1, 2022

On Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will host a public hearing to gather input on a proposed 95-room hotel adjacent to Project Phoenix. Up for discussion is the addendum to the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration the project, as well as the Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and Design Review for the three-story hotel development. The proposed occupant would be Home 2 Suites, part of the Hilton chain. Property amenities would include a small market, a…

NOMINATION PERIOD FOR THREE TWENTYNINE PALMS CITY COUNCIL SEATS OPEN THROUGH AUG. 11

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
July 30, 2022

The city of Twentynine Palms will soon host an election for three of the five city council seats and nominations are currently open through August 11. The Twentynine Palms City Council is composed of five district representatives, and this Fall, three seats will be up for election in districts 3, 4, and 5. All incumbents have pulled their papers and plan to run again, specifically: District 3 - Councilmember Daniel L. Mintz, Sr.District 4 - Mayor Karmolette O'GilvieDistrict 5 - Mayor Pro…

DESERT OASIS CAR SHOW REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
July 29, 2022

Does your car, truck or motorcycle turn heads when driving down Highway 62? If so, show it off at the 17th annual Desert Oasis Car Show in Twentynine Palms. All gear heads and car lovers take note! The Twentynine Palms Recreation Department's Desert Oasis Car Show will take place on September 17th in Luckie Park. If you own a drivable gem you’d like to show off, enter your car, truck or motorcycle for a chance at winning a trophy. Registration for the Desert Oasis Car Show begins on Monday,…

‘UP CLOSE’ SHOW HIGHLIGHTS: TWENTYNINE PALMS ANIMAL CARE SUPERVISOR RICK BOYD OFFERS TIPS AND INSIGHT ON PETS AND DESERT WILDLIFE

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
July 25, 2022

Last Friday’s “Up Close” Show featured Gary Daigneault’s interview with Rick Boyd, the animal control supervisor for Twentynine Palms. And after two local tragic animal hoarding stories just this month, plus the threat of high temperatures, we’ve got critters on the cranium. Twentynine Palms Animal Control Supervisor Rick Boyd has been working with animals for 26 years, much of that for his adopted hometown. In last Friday’s conversation with Gary Daigneault, Boyd explained that dog licenses…

TWENTYNINE PALMS PLANNING COMMISSION TO CONSIDER MUCH-NEEDED LAUNDROMAT

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
July 19, 2022

After years of driving their dirty laundry to Joshua Tree, the residents of Twentynine Palms may soon celebrate the opening of their own laundromat. This Tuesdays' meeting of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will consider a public hearing while discussing the site plan and design for a 3,748-square-foot coin-operated laundromat. The Cholla Laundry would be located downtown, at 6543 Cholla Avenue, on the east side of Cholla Avenue, south of Twentynine Palms Highway. The 0.31-acre…

2021 MINERVA HAMILTON HOYT CONSERVATION AWARD RECIPIENT NAMED

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
July 7, 2022
MINERVA HOYT DESERT CONSERVATION AWARD NOMINEES SOUGHT

LISTEN TO THIS STORY HERE: The Joshua Tree National Park Association has named Frazier Haney, a Joshua Tree native and the executive director of The Wildlands Conservancy, as the 2021 Minerva Hoyt Conservation Award recipient. The award recognizes individuals or organizations that have been staunch stewards of California’s deserts. Growing up in the Morongo Basin, Frazier spent hours hiking, climbing and camping, leaving him with a deep appreciation for the great outdoors. Frazier holds a BS in…

Historical Highlight: The Heroes of Desert Storm

Heather Clisbyby Heather Clisby
February 22, 2021

Over the years, many films have been shot here in the Morongo Basin, including a featured “ABC Movie of the Week” called “The Heroes of Desert Storm” that highlighted events from the first Iraq war. About eight months after the real Desert Storm concluded in Iraq, “The Heroes of Desert Storm,” a 92-minute made-for-TV movie was created to honor the event, and much of the principal filming took place at the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC) in Twentynine Palms. (Other bases in…

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