Author Archives: Dan OBrien

Dan OBrien

About Dan OBrien

Cactus Thorns has been online in one form or the other since 2001. What started as a personal blog documenting the corruption and lack of Due Process of the 29 Palms Community Development Department has turned into over these many years into a hugely popular Independent Alternative News Media Outlet. We have partnered with other media including The Desert Star Weekly, Joshua Tree Star, other blogs, indie media and an incredible staff of volunteer Reporters, Commentators and Opinion Makers to create one of the most read, honest and dependable alternative to the Local traditional Media services in the country. Thanks to you the reader we are in the 5% of most read sites in the World.
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Early Morning Accident Wake Up for The Grand Kids

May 6, 2013
Got woke up this morning to the phone ringing. Seems a Young Marine  decided to clip the power pole in half in front of our Sullivan Road House. The wife and I hauled ass into town. The fellow took o...
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The People Catcher Took Daddy to the Pound

May 4, 2013
Littlefield, AZ– Mohave County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Edward Bert Hendrickson, 66, of Littlefield, early Thursday (5/2) evening for aggravated assault, burglary and criminal damage, feloni...
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I might be an Asshole, but I am a loyal Asshole

May 3, 2013
Let me make a Public Statement here for all you snooty and bitter old bitches at the School District. I’ll  keep it simple so you might understand. I have not turned against Cora Heiser…....
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And then you realize you’ve been had…..

May 1, 2013
Its not the man it is the process….. I actually hope the new City Manager does well. I am though,  tired of closed door meetings that close out the Public from the ability to monitor the Public...
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$184,000 Per Year for new City Manager

April 30, 2013
For 184,000 per year our new city manager Joe Guzzetta, better be able to suck start a Harley. He better be able to walk on water, part Lake Bandini and give each and every one of us the winning Powe...
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JBWD GM Joe Guzzetta Picked as 29 City Manager

April 30, 2013
We wish to welcome Joe Guzzetta to 29 Palms and hope that he is able to heal the divide that the Council keeps trying to keep open. We at Cactusthorns are willing and eager to work with Mr. Guzzetta ...
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Man gets beat down by ex-girlfriend

April 30, 2013
 Lake Havasu City, CA– Approximately 1:15 a.m., deputies contacted a female subject at the Mohave County District III Substation. Deputies observed the female subject, identified as Stephanie L...
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Let Loose The Dogs Of War: Twentynine Palms Sues

April 29, 2013
The City of Twentynine Palms has declared war upon the State of California. In a direct act of contempt of a legal order to return funds to the State and defease and Cancel the Project Phoenix Bond S...
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State Says: Hey 29 Palms Cancel those Bonds!!!

April 29, 2013
On April 13th the City of Twentynine Palms was once again told to Defease or buy back the illegally floated Project Phoenix Bonds in a letter by the California Department of Finance. Once again it is...
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Shopping at Save A Lot

April 28, 2013
I know I was skeptical of Save A Lot when it came to town, but over the months it has won me over as a solid loyal customer. Their motto should be, “We might not have everything you want, but w...
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Slow Cooker Lemon Garlic Chicken- Allrecipes.com

April 26, 2013
Lemon garlic chicken, “Seasoned, browned chicken breasts slow cooked with lemon juice, garlic, and chicken bouillon. A wonderful ‘fix and forget’ recipe that is easy and pleases jus...
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California they are coming after your guns

April 24, 2013
I know I don’t have to tell you that your right to keep and bear arms hangs by a thread in Sacramento. With billionaire-playboy New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg criss-crossing the country with h...