Hilary Sloane, Author at Z107.7 FM Joshua Tree

Concerns over concrete at Essig Dog Park prompts response from Yucca Valley

July 18, 2023

Concerns over concrete at Essig Dog Park prompts response from Yucca Valley

After much controversy about the concrete pathways and the current size of the small dog park, Deputy Manager Shane Stueckle met with residents and dog owners to discuss solutions. Yucca Valley Deputy Manager Shane Stueckle and Dog park patron Dovora Silberman Early Monday morning, July 17, Shane Stueckle, the Yucca Valley Deputy Manager, and about a dozen residents and dog owners met at Essig Park to discuss the current renovations. Stueckle said he had heard the resident's complaints on…

Essig Dog Park’s current design under protest from residents

by Hilary Sloane

July 14, 2023

Yucca Valley’s Essig Park slated for improvements, public’s input wanted on dog park

Phase 1A of the Essig Park project includes a 1.5-acre dog park fenced for large and small dogs. That project has begun this month, and some residents are unhappy about the design decisions. The town is reseeding the dog areas for grass, but the section under scrutiny is the walkway next to the fence, particularly on the small dog park side. The small dogs love to play with the big dogs and chase them back and forth along that section. The plans called for concrete during the design phase with…

YVPC says Ice Cream Shop must pay $23k in-lieu fees for Hwy. 62 widening

by Hilary Sloane

July 12, 2023

Yucca Valley Town Council meeting recap: Grubstake Days, fallen Joshua Trees

At last night's meeting, the Yucca Valley Planning Commission welcomed the new Planning Commissioner, Alejandro Vasconcelos, and the new Commission Secretary, Janet Yochmowitz. During Public Hearings, The Commissioners reviewed the environmental assessment and site plan for Nice Dream Ices. Nice Dream Ices has requested a change of use permit to for an an ice cream shop, retail space, cafe, bakery, and cocktail bar in an existing building at 56778 Twentynine Palms Highway. The request also…

YVPC to review Nice Dream Ices retail store in tonight’s Land Development Report

by Hilary Sloane

July 11, 2023

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will meet tonight and review an Environmental Assessment of Nice Dream Ices and the Land Development Report. Reporter Hilary Sloane will give you the details… Nice Dream Ices has requested a change of use for an approximately 3,639 square foot existing retail store to an ice cream shop, retail space, café, bakery, and cocktail bar on a 0.51-acre site at 56778 Twentynine Palms Highway. The request also includes a variance from the required number of parking…

Hi-Desert Times Magazine shop opens today in 29 Palms

by Hilary Sloane

July 6, 2023

Hi-Desert Times Magazine shop opens today in 29 Palms

Hi-Desert Times is a new shop specializing in publications. Though they’ve been working with Town Staff to figure out the logistics of a retail space in mid-town Yucca Valley, the owners are opening a separate location in an existing retail space in Twentynine Palms, with an expected opening date in July. Now you can plan your weekend hideaway with the newspapers and magazines you dream of reading. My favorite thing to do on a Sunday morning is to pile magazines and books on my bed, grab a cup…

Has tipping become out of control? Some perspective from the Morongo Basin

by Hilary Sloane

July 2, 2023

Has tipping become out of control? Some perspective from the Morongo Basin

Listen here: Have feedback on this story or want to add to the discussion? Email us at [email protected] with your comments on tipping - how has it changed locally? Tipping has changed drastically after Covid, with the computer payment programs that ask for tips before you check out. The range of services and businesses asking for surcharges and tips have also grown. Saliene, the owner of Brewjaelixir, has a tip line for the credit card payment, but if the customer buys a product instead of…

Town of Yucca Valley is conducting a bi-annual Livability Survey

by Hilary Sloane

June 29, 2023

Since 2019, the Town of Yucca Valley has partnered with True North Research to conduct and analyze a Livability Survey, which will be used for the Town Council’s Strategic Planning. Selected people have been contacted through phone, text, and email. Yucca Valley seeks residential feedback on Town services, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum, recreation facilities, and economic development. The Town encourages residents’ active engagement and open responses to the survey questions if contacted to…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviews Land Development Report

by Hilary Sloane

June 28, 2023

At Last night’s meeting, Town Staff reviewed the commercial Land Development Update. Starbucks West is working on the traffic impact report, and plans for Nice Dreams, a non-dairy ice cream shop, is progressing. The Project Team for the Modern Hotel planned for the east side of Highway 247 and south of Buena Vista is working closely with staff to work out environmental issues. There are plans for a multifamily unit in Old Town, and three Short Term Vacation Rental requests are going through the…

Hi-Desert Pride continues this weekend (June 23-25)

by Hilary Sloane

June 24, 2023

Hi-Desert Pride continues this weekend (June 23-25)

For the second weekend in June, the Hi-Desert Pride celebration continues. It begins on Friday, June 23, with a Disco-A-Gogo Dress up Party at the Copper Room from 9 p.m. to late. On Saturday, June 24, experience a Queerated LGBTQ Artist Gallery at the Beatnik Lounge from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a Patio Dance Party at the Station from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. To complete the night enjoy the Tits and Palms at the Out There Bar from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. with an 8-dollar cover. On Sunday, June 25, La Copine will…

Yucca Valley Town Council transit report, Measure Y funding

by Hilary Sloane

June 21, 2023

Basin Transit General Manager Cheri Holsclaw updated the Council on the current improvements and upgrades for Bus transportation in the Morongo Basin, beginning with an upgrade to the buses, ADA vans, assistants, digital displays, Solar Canapés, zero-emission vehicles, enhanced service hours, and an ambassador program to help riders who afraid of taking the bus or can't find their way around the bus service. Next, the Council met and heard from many of Measure Y Funding Partnership…

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