Neil Simon heavenly comedy “God’s Favorite” staged reading at Theatre 29 (11/4-11/5)
With Theatre 29 charging full steam ahead toward the holiday opening of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” December 1st, the thespians are offering a little treat November 4 & 5. Theatre 29 will be hosting at staged reading performance of Neil…
Future of $172-per-parcel Fire Protection District 5 tax in hands of voters
When the presidential primary election rolls around in March 2024, voters in the sprawling 19,000-square-mile Fire Protection District 5 will once again have an opportunity to reject the unpopular FP-5 Fire Tax, currently set at $172 per parcel.…
Citizens send off Frank Luckino in packed Twentynine Palms City Council last night
Yesterday's City Council meeting was bittersweet as, after eight and a half years, it marked the last time City Manager Frank Luckino will sit before this council. Luckino's final day on the job is tomorrow, before he leaves to become…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission recap: Temporary Special Events in residential zones and guidelines for mascots and statues
At last night's meeting, the Commission postponed the review of an exterior color change at 6625 Prescott Avenue until the next meeting. However, they did approve an exterior color change for 55315 Twentynine Palms Highway. There were…
Behind on your water bill? JBWD extends Low-Income assistance into Spring of 2024
The Joshua Basin Water District is extending their Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, or LIHWAP - into spring of 2024. The program helps Joshua Basin Water District customers who have a past due bill - since its beginning in 2022 the…
Twentynine Palms Books Festival features variety day packed with literary activities
This Saturday, the first-ever Twentynine Palms Book Festival will take place downtown and feature a variety of free activities for the literary-minded. Featuring the tagline, “Celebrating the Frontier Spirit,” the debut of the Twentynine Palms…
Theatre 29 to present “Musings of a Black Woman in a Brown Desert” on 10/28
A unique and personal look at an artistic and spiritual journey will be a special presentation at Theatre 29 on October 28 and 29th. This one person play follows author and performer Miri Hunter as she moves from her Los Angeles loft and settles…
Three-car collision sends two Twentynine Palms residents to the hospital
A three car collision sent two Twentynine Palms residents to the hospital on Sunday night (October 22). At around 7 p.m., County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a traffic collision near Adobe Rd and Two Mile Rd in Twentynine…
Naloxone reverses suspected Fentanyl overdose in Twentynine Palms woman
Another person was saved from overdosing on fentanyl through the administration of naloxone on Friday (October 20), in the second reported overdose in the high desert in as many weeks. County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a…
Twentynine Palms City Council meets tonight to discuss wastewater, next City Manager
The Twentynine Palms City Council will gather this evening to discuss wastewater plans, equity and social justice, and recruiting a new city manager. Tonight, the Twentynine Palms City Council meeting will begin with a grateful sendoff to…
Yucca Valley Planning Commission meets to discuss temporary special events in neighborhoods
The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will continue discussing Temporary Special Events in Single Family Residential Zoning Districts and review the Exterior Color Change for 6625 Prescott Avenue and 55315 Twentynine Palms Highway. In addition,…
Twentynine Palms Water District Board Meets Wednesday
The Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors will gather Wednesday for their usual monthly meeting. Wednesday evening, the Twentynine Palms Water District Board of Directors will gather for their monthly meeting. After public comments,…
Live discussion of lost Gram Parsons Sci-Fi Film “Saturation 70” this Saturday at 29 Palms Book Festival
A mysterious sci-fi film starring Gram Parsons and other counterculture luminaries shot in Joshua Tree in 1970 will be the subject of an upcoming book by local writer Chris Campion. Before Star Wars, Blade Runner, and Close Encounters of the…
List of Hi Desert Trunk or Treats
Although we have pretty distinct neighborhoods here in the hi desert, old fashioned trick or treating isn’t always guaranteed here. COVID put a dent in door-to-door candy solicitation, and to put it plainly: neighborhoods don’t have as many…
Editorial: Twentynine Palms High School Stadium should honor biggest supporter
On October 20th, 2023, the ribbon was cut officially opening the much overdue Wildcat Stadium at Twentynine Palms High School. Z107.7 News Publisher Gary Daigneault offers this editorial opinion in support of a public effort to name the…
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