Solar Development

OPINION: Twentynine Palms Should Replace Its Outdated Solar Ban

Every assumption behind the City's utility-scale solar prohibition such as cost, storage, and state law has changed. The ordinance hasn't.

Jul 19 • Jonathan Hume

RECAP: Board of Supervisors' June Meetings

Our recap of public meetings on June 9 and 23, and the closed session on June 11

Jun 29

Solar on Twentynine Palms' Doorstep: How the County Approved a Project Its Own Rules Should Have Stopped

Is the Lear Solar project a warning for unincorporated communities across the Basin?

Jun 26 • Cindy Bernard

RECAP: Planning Commission, May 5, 2026

More events coming to the Historic Plaza

May 7 • Cindy Bernard

ON THE AGENDA: Twentynine Palms Planning Commission, May 5, 2026

A routine agenda with one item: a permit for events at the Historic Plaza

May 3 • Cindy Bernard

RECAP: Twentynine Palms City Council, April 14, 2026, Part 2

In general public comment, residents warn about the potential closing of an elementary school, and a Councilmember faces pushback

Apr 19 • Cindy Bernard

RECAP: Twentynine Palms City Council, April 14, 2026, Part 1

A Councilmember's move to reconsider the E-Group Solar Project vote is met with silence; the Joshua Tree National Park Association proposes a workforce…

Apr 18 • 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

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

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 City Council, March 10, 2026

Council gets a raise while solar, Flock, and internal tensions simmer

Mar 14 • Cindy Bernard

BREAKING NEWS: State Agency Says E-Group Solar Project Too Small for AB205 Takeover

CEC official says the project's AC output falls below the AB205 threshold that has driven city decision-making since 2023 — but the city never verified…

Mar 11 • Cindy Bernard

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