It was bound to happen. A tiny and noticeably charming outpost in the Mojave has become ground zero for a battle between lifestyle influencers and desert lifers. In her latest for the magazine, Alta Journal contributor Stacey Grenrock Woods immersed herself in Pioneertown’s moment at a cultural crossroads. Grenrock Woods, along with Pioneertown resident and self-appointed “complainer” Susan Burnett, a.k.a. Sue B., mosey on over to Alta Live to explain why this small desert hamlet is so special, detail the town’s differing factions, and share what they think is needed to save Pioneertown’s magical spirit—if it’s not too late to save it at all. Pop on your best Stetson and join us for this virtual trip to one of the desert’s hottest spots.
About the guests:
Susan Burnett is a former Los Angeles stylist and longtime resident of Pioneertown.
Stacey Grenrock Woods is a regular contributor to Esquire and a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. She writes and consults on various TV shows and had a recurring role as Trisha Thoon on Fox’s Arrested Development. Her first book is I, California.•
