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…

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission to host study sessions this week

This Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will gather for its’ bi-monthly meeting. While there are no public hearings or discussion items on the agenda, the commission will host three study sessions. The first workshop will focus on Temporary Use Permits in residential areas. Generally, a permit will be required if an event is ticketed, there are alcohol sales, road closures, or traffic control requirements. The next study session will highlight the planning process itself.…

Arts mentorship program in Twentynine Palms fosters future artists and events here in the Morongo Basin

Listen here: To guide the evolution of local creatives, the Public Arts Advisory Committee (PAAC) in Twentynine Palms created a mentorship program benefitting the entire community. But first came Workshop29, a series of arts and culture classes that began in October 2023 and ran through March of this year. The four unique workshops featured ecology through dance; storytelling for People of Color + LGBTQ+; voter activism through music and singing; and emotional transformation through sculpture.…

Black Cactus Co-Working hosts Earth Day arts walk this Friday

Earth Day was officially last Monday, but the entire week is a celebration of our planetary home. In recognition, Black Cactus Co-Working is hosting an arts walk this Friday. While some may dream of life on Mars, Earth is still the only home we’ve got if we can keep it. In honor of Earth Day, Black Cactus Co-Working is hosting the Adobe Mara Arts Walk on Friday, April 26. With the theme, “Sustainability Meets Art,” the free event is designed to draw connections between the desert community,…

Twentynine Palms City Council to discuss permanent road hazard signs tonight

The Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight with an agenda that includes a public hearing on vacating a portion of a city street, and discussions on community events grants and permanent flood warning signs. Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting will host a public hearing on a request to vacate a portion of Foothill Drive from Bullion Avenue to Split Rock Avenue. The request came from engineering firm, NV5, to enable an ancillary application to the Reset Hotel project which is…

Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors meets this Wednesday

On Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District (TPWD) Board of Directors will meet to discuss water-related issues. The agenda includes a consideration of mainline extensions, as well as discussions on annexation and meter cost payment plans. The remainder of the public meeting will consist of management reports on maintenance, water quality, and finance. The meeting begins at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24, at 72401 Hatch Road in Twentynine Palms and may be viewed on the district’s…

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission hosts three public hearings this week

Listen here: The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will meet this week to host three public hearings regarding General Plan status and changes to several development codes. This Tuesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission will tackle three public hearings in their usual bi-monthly meeting. The first hearing is an update on the General Plan and a close look at the city’s goals and implementation policies as well as their plans for equity and social justice. The second hearing…

Twentynine Palms City Council awards construction bid for downtown sewer treatment plant

Continuing a discussion from the March 26 meeting, the Twentynine Palms City Council gathered last night and discussed the downtown water treatment plant. Last night’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms City Council began with a presentation from Women of Color Global (WOCG). Representative Nancy Black proposed a partnership with the city to apply for the Environmental and Climate Justice Community Change Grant. Black detailed what the grant would be used for, namely, two climate-controlled shuttle…

Twentynine Palms City Council to continue discussion on downtown sewer project tonight

After a closed session just 30 minutes prior to the official meeting, the Twentynine Palms City Council will gather this evening to discuss the downtown sewer project. Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council will meet to discuss a single issue on the agenda. At the March 26 meeting, the council talked about the sewer treatment system for Project Phoenix and, after hearing from concerned residents, tabled the topic for a deeper discussion. The council previously reviewed the staff…

The International Festival comes to Twentynine Palms April 20

Listen here: The annual celebration of culture in Twentynine Palms is moving locations. You’ll be able to learn about international cultures without a passport. In a unique partnership with Twentynine Palms High School (TPHS), the city of Twentynine Palms is hosting an International Festival on April 20. (For the past 25 years, the event took place on campus and was known as “I-Fest.”) To celebrate diversity within the community, the event will feature live performances from five TPHS student…

Twentynine Palms Planning Commission green lights the clean-up of three neglected properties

In just 25 minutes, the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission not only elected new leaders but swiftly tackled three run-down properties within city limits. Reporter Heather Clisby was there … At the outset of last night’s Twentynine Palms Planning Commission meeting, outgoing Chair Jim Krushat nominated fellow Commissioner Max Walker as the new Chair, and Jessica Cure as the new Vice Chair. By 5:03, the matter was settled, and seats were switched. The commission then heard from the city’s Code…