Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms Historical Society screening California’s Gold tonight
The Twentynine Palms Historical Society is kicking off a series of Friday evening events tonight (October 13) with a screening of two Huell Howser episodes about Twentynine Palms. California’s Gold episodes about moving the old schoolhouse and…
Woman assaulted by three teens in Twentynine Palms
A woman attempting to break up an early morning fight between minors was assaulted and wound up in the hospital. Monday morning (October 9) at around 4 a.m. Deputies from the County Sheriff's Morongo Basin Station responded to an assault…
Five seriously injured in three-car collision on Hwy 62
Five people were injured in a three-vehicle collision on Highway 62 this afternoon (October 11). At approximately 2:25 p.m., Morongo Basin Ambulance and Deputies from the County Sheriff's Morongo Basin Station responded to Twentynine Palms…
Wild West Hoedown fundraiser on 10/13 kicks off Pioneer Days
To kick off Pioneer Days weekend, Reach Out Morongo Basin is hosting a Wild, Wild West Hoedown fundraiser at the historic Tower Homestead on Friday, October 13th from 5 to 9PM. Shine up yer boots, saddle up, and get ready for the ‘Wild, Wild…
Twentynine Palms collision leaves driver trapped, two hospitalized
A two vehicle collision in Twentynine Palms over the weekend sent both drivers to the hospital for significant injuries. At 7:25 p.m. on Saturday (October 7), Deputies with the Sheriff's Morongo Basin Station responded to a report of a…
Twentynine Palms City Council meets briefly; sets special meeting to appoint Interim City Manager
Though the agenda was mostly empty, and the meeting adjourned in less than 30 minutes, last night’s gathering of the Twentynine Palms City Council was necessary for a quick transition. As per outgoing City Manager Frank Luckino stated, a special…
Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight with empty agenda
The Twentynine Palms City Council is meeting in regular session tonight (October 10). Though the session will convene at the usual date, time and place, irregularly the agenda for tonight’s meeting contains no action items or hearings. …
Pioneer Days Dignitaries announced
Dignitaries of the 87th annual Pioneer Days were announced over the weekend, including Grand Marshall, Judge and Sheriff, and Old Timer of the Year. At the 87th annual Pioneer Days kickoff last Saturday, dignitaries were announced, and the…
Opening night the “The Witches” to benefit Theatre 29
Theatre 29 debuts Roald Dahl’s “The Witches” on Friday, October 6th at a gala event. For the past twenty-four seasons, opening night galas at Theatre 29 have traditionally been a fund-raising opportunity for area nonprofits. On Friday, October…
Sign up for Pioneer Days’ Little Pioneers program
Pioneer Days is coming to the Morongo Basin and the 29 Palms Rotary club is putting on their annual Little Pioneers Program! On Wednesday, October 18th from 5 to 6:30 Children aged 4 to 6 can dress up in past or future pioneer inspired costumes,…
Weed Show preview exhibition at Twentynine Palms Visitor Center
The Twentynine Palms Visitor Center & Gallery is holding an exhibition about the history of the beloved annual event. The Weed Show sees participants design arrangements made from native desert flora and found objects as part of a judged…
Frank Luckino hired as Desert Hot Springs City Manager
In a special closed session meeting this afternoon, (10/3) The Desert Hot Springs City Council voted to hire Frank Luckino, the current City Manager for Twentynine Palms as their new City Manager effective November 6, 2023. That appointment was…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission revisits vacation home rental ordinance in Public Hearing
Last night’s meeting of the Twentynine Palms Planning Commission featured three public hearings, including a lengthy review of how the city handles Vacation Home Rentals (VHRs). The first hearing dealt with so-called ‘landlocked’ parcels – those…
Twentynine Palms Planning Commission agenda includes building and STR regulations
The Twentynine Palms Planning Commission holds their regularly scheduled meeting this afternoon (October 3). On the schedule are three public hearings. First up, the commission will consider an amendment to the building code that will make it…
Arrest for “Felon in Possession” of drugs & weapons in Twentynine Palms
A Twentynine Palms man was arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a controlled substance and weapons as part of the county’s Operation: Consequences. On September 20, investigators with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s…
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