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‘Selling Sunset’ agent said she owned Pioneertown. That sound you hear is ‘a community explosion’

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'Selling Sunset' agent said she owned Pioneertown. That sound you hear is 'a community explosion'

As someone who has spent countless hours immersed in the world of reality TV, I can confidently say that the latest season of “Selling Sunset” has certainly not disappointed in terms of drama – even if it’s not exactly the kind its newest agent, Alanna Gold, might have intended.

In the current season, the most recent addition to “Selling Sunset” has surprisingly stirred up the property-related turmoil that the series is famous for; however, it might not be the type of tension she had aimed to create.

In the eighth season of the popular Netflix series, which premiered on Friday, 32-year-old Alanna Gold shares insights about her personal real estate holdings.

Gold, seated on a balcony during an open house for a luxurious property in Manhattan Beach, casually mentions, “I have a small desert town, it goes by the name of Pioneertown.

“I didn’t know you could buy a town,” responds disbelieving colleague Bre Tiesi.

Neither did the people of Pioneertown.

According to Matt French, the owner of Pioneertown Motel, when it appeared, there was an immediate buzz within the community. People were all asking, “Who is that newcomer?” (aged 40)

In the year 2020, Gold, together with her spouse Adam and partner David Corso, established Pioneertown Land Management. They did this because they felt compelled to “protect a piece of the past”, as Gold shared with People. According to public records, both David Corso and Adam Gold are named in business documents for Pioneertown Land Co., which owns seven plots along Mane Street – a relatively small portion of the entire town, home to around 400 residents.

The small desert community was infuriated by the ownership claim, and the local newspaper, The Pioneertown Gazette, called for an apology from Alanna Gold. One resident reported receiving 50 angry texts over the weekend from neighbors upset about the situation. Frustrated residents have been sharing some of the more outrageous headlines – such as “Alanna Gold’s Pioneertown is quite impressive” – with each other.

People understand that reality TV often strays from the truth, but depicting Pioneertown as an unheard-of stretch of barren desert seemed somewhat implausible.

Located approximately 125 miles east of central Los Angeles and established in 1946, this unincorporated San Bernardino County community was brought into being by a circle of prominent Hollywood stars with the dual intention of creating both a residential area and a filming location for western-themed productions.

Even after eight decades, it remains a widely recognized travel spot. Visitors flock here to admire the vintage architecture – a motel, a saloon, a general store. Notably, Pappy and Harriet’s, a popular music venue, attracts artists from around the globe.

French said, ‘This diamond in the rough, unknown to many, was how it was presented,’ referring to the discovery.

On Tuesday, as reported by her public relations team, Gold expressed her apologies to the residents. She pointed out that Pioneertown carries a significant sentimental value for her, being the location of her initial date with her spouse and their subsequent wedding venue, as she explained in her apology.

“I truly regret any confusion I may have created. To clarify, I do not own Pioneertown, and in my enthusiasm, I made a mistake by claiming otherwise. The truth is, I hold a deep affection for Pioneertown.

Some residents said they felt the show deserved some of the blame.

Colleen Haggerty, aged 53, stated, “Given that half of Hollywood often visits this place, one might expect some in the field to ponder the illogical nature of such a statement.

She went on to say, “This place isn’t like the private island owned by Sir Richard Branson of the Virgin Group.

Representatives for “Selling Sunset” did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Based on available public documents, it’s known that Pioneertown Land Management is the proprietor of several well-known structures along Mane Street, such as the Soundstage and the general store.

Resident Curt Sautter, aged 60, remarked, “These structures are indeed significant, but they only represent a tiny part of the true activities happening in Pioneertown.

According to Sautter, he’s hardly ever found himself drawn to reality TV, and he doesn’t anticipate changing that trend. However, there’s an exception in the case of “Ice Road Truckers.

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2024-09-11 05:31

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