Heather Clisby

Morongo Basin homeless numbers decrease, increase in Twentynine Palms and Wonder Valley

June 29, 2024

San Bernardino County Point-in-Time Count (PITC) reveals some victories and defeats in number of homeless The annual San Bernardino County Point-in-Time Count (PITC) reveals a mere one percent increase in homelessness county-wide, but for some Morongo Basin communities, the numbers tell a wildly different story. San Bernardino County released their annual Point-in-Time Count (PITC) on the number of homeless people (both sheltered and non) county-wide. Overall, the population grew by just one…

Public Arts Advisory Committee meets tonight in Twentynine Palms

by Heather Clisby

June 26, 2024

Vacancy on Twentynine Palms Public Arts Advisory Committee prompts call for application submissions

The Twentynine Palms Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) will gather this evening, June 26, and review several issues relating to local art. First up, the PAAC will review the Creative Corps Grant Budget Report before launching into a wider look at the PAAC’s plans for hiring, ongoing expenses, and the overall budget. Resident and local business owner, Terence Latimer, will then present “The Four Pillars of Twentynine Palms Public Arts Project” a public arts installation recommendation by…

Juneteenth has been celebrating the end of slavery in the United States since 1865

by Heather Clisby

June 19, 2024

Today is June 19, also known as Juneteenth, a day that recognizes a 159-year-old proclamation in Texas intended to free all slaves, a full eighteen months after the Emancipation Proclamation. Known as ‘America’s Second Independence Day’, Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, meaning many Americans can enjoy a true day off to celebrate the end of slavery. As national holidays go, it’s our newest. While the recognition of Juneteenth as a federal holiday is only three years out, the…

Juneteenth Celebration today in Twentynine Palms (6/15)

by Heather Clisby

June 15, 2024

In honor of Juneteenth, the federal holiday marking the emancipation of slavery, Women of Color Global 29 will be hosting a celebration this weekend in Twentynine Palms. Heading into the ‘freedom’ season, Women of Color Global 29 will host their annual Juneteenth Celebration at Knott's Sky Park tomorrow, June 15. Sponsored by the City of Twentynine Palms and Visit 29 Palms, the event will commemorate the end of slavery in America while celebrating African-American culture. While the…

Twentynine Palms City Council talks money tonight

by Heather Clisby

May 28, 2024

Twentynine Palms City Council takes on 2024 business tonight

Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather for a public hearing on revisions to the General Fund, and discuss event grants, contributions to local nonprofits, and a possible partnership. Tonight’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms City Council will include a public hearing on proposed budget revisions for the General Fund for Fiscal Year 2024-25. The revisions include a cost-of-living adjustment for city employees and a fund transfer for the animal shelter project. Council will…

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission clarifies development code language around RV/boat storage, large art installations

by Heather Clisby

May 23, 2024

Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission met to clean up confusing and redundant language in the development code and some residents voiced concerns. With Commissioner Jessica Cure absent, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission met this week to streamline segments of the development code as Community Development Director Keith Gardner emphasized the need for consistent language. Resident Susan Peplow spoke up regarding the storage of RVs and boats in driveways. “Even though I…

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

by Heather Clisby

May 21, 2024

This week, the Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors will gather for their monthly meeting. On Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) Board of Directors will meet to discuss water-related issues. The agenda includes the presentation of a draft budget for Fiscal Year 2024/2025. The remainder of the public meeting will consist of management reports on maintenance, water quality, and finance. The meeting will also include a closed session performance review for…

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission introduces new city manager this week

by Heather Clisby

May 20, 2024

The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission gathers this Tuesday evening for a brief agenda that includes development code amendments and an introduction of the new city manager. On Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meets for a public hearing on proposed amendments to Article 4 of the development code, as pre-discussed in mid-April. Some of the proposed changes include the allowance of storage for boats, RVs and trailers in the front and street side yard setbacks of RS and…

Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight to talk development code, 29! sign

by Heather Clisby

May 14, 2024

Tonight’s Twentynine Palms City Council meeting will kick off with a public hearing on various changes to the ‘Dedications and Improvements’ aspect of the Development Code, which sets standards for street dedications, infrastructure improvements for development projects, and Development Impact Fees. As required annually by state law, the council will then review the status of the General Plan. Ultimately, the report will be submitted to the State Office of Planning Research and the California…

Toothbrush Recycling Program led by local Girl Scouts

by Heather Clisby

May 8, 2024

Toothbrush Recycling Program led by local Girl Scouts

Once you’ve cleaned your chompers, one local Girl Scout troop wants you to think twice before tossing out your worn-out toothbrush or used up flosser and recycle them instead. Reporter Heather Clisby has more … Headed straight for the landfill, approximately 1 billion plastic toothbrushes are thrown away every year in the United States, creating 50 million pounds of waste annually. Yucca Valley Girl Scout Troop 947 is asking residents to help them tackle that problem. The girls have created…

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