Archive - The Desert Trumpet

ON THE AGENDA: Twentynine Palms City Council, April 14, 2026

A packed agenda with big housing decisions, a Brown Act compliance upgrade, and, not on the agenda, a threat to bring back the solar discussion

Apr 13 • Cindy Bernard

The E-Group Solar Project Heads to the California Energy Commission. The Councilmember Who Supports It Pushes for Council Reconsideration.

E-Group Attorney Overstates CEC Confirmation as Solar Fight Moves to State Level

Apr 11 • Cindy Bernard and Kat Talley-Jones

BREAKING: Twentynine Palms City Manager Dr. Stone James Resigns

Mayor Daniel Mintz made the announcement after a half-hour closed session

Apr 9 • Kat Talley-Jones

BREAKING: Special Meeting Called for Thursday, April 9, 2026 to Evaluate City Manager

A single closed session on City Manager employment, called with the minimum notice required by law

Apr 9 • Cindy Bernard

HOW TO RUN FOR CITY AND TOWN COUNCIL (2026)

Our guide to the forms required to run for office in Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley

Apr 5 • Cindy Bernard

Morongo Basin Elections 2026

See which seats for City Council, Water District, School Board, and more will be up for grabs in 2026.

Apr 4 • Natalie Zuk

Citizen Astronomer: April 2026

April’s Night Sky: Galaxy Season, Lyrid Meteors, and Spring Constellations

Apr 1 • Caitlin Gill

March 2026

RECAP: Twentynine Palms City Council Rejects Solar Farm in 3-1-1 Vote, March 23, 2026

“This is not something I can support.” —Twentynine Palms Mayor Daniel Mintz

Mar 29 • Natalie Zuk

RECAP: Tourism Business Improvement District Meeting, March 19, 2026

The board discusses the goals of events sponsorship and updating grant and sponsorship guidelines to emphasize overnight stays.

Mar 23 • Eleanor Whitney

AGENDA PREVIEW: City Council to Vote on Controversial Solar Project

The meeting on the 184-acre Geneva solar project, proposed by E-Group PS, takes place this Monday, March 23, at 6 pm.

Mar 22 • Natalie Zuk

A Councilmember Attempts to School the Planning Commission

A reminder why an independent Planning Commission is crucial

Mar 21 • The Desert Trumpet

RECAP: Twentynine Palms Planning Commission, March 17, 2026

A short meeting takes up a long-standing question: at what point should an undeveloped parcel receive a City address?

Mar 21 • Kat Talley-Jones

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