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Hilary Sloane

Hilary Sloane

After a long successful career as a Photostylist and producer in New York and Los Angeles, Hilary Sloane moved to the Morongo Basin and began a new career as a journalist and documentary photographer, getting a journalism certification from Michigan…

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission Land Development – New Chipotle, Short Term Rentals transfers

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 23, 2022

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission met in a short and concise meeting last night. At the Planning Commission meeting, the Town Staff updated the Commissioners on the current Land Development Report. Chipotle is mailing their technical reports - traffic, air quality, fire, and geotechnical. There is a new glamping project southeast of the intersection of 247 and Buena Vista and a permit application for improvements for the Travel Lodge. Short-term, Vacation rental regulations were amended at…

10 Artists celebrate Joshua Tree Residencies at the BoxoProjects Exhibition

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 19, 2022
10 Artists celebrate Joshua Tree Residencies at the BoxoProjects Exhibition

Listen here: Reporting by Hilary Sloane BoxoProjects, 10x10 is a 10th-anniversary exhibition celebrating ten artists who have participated in residencies at BoxoProjects over the past ten years. 10x10 is also an exploration of Contemporary Art through the artists that have completed the residencies and work in Joshua Tree. The series starts with an opening reception and artist panel on Saturday, November 19, followed by sound performances at the Integraton. The exhibition and programs run from…

Yucca Valley Aquatics center designs approved, construction begins in 2023

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 17, 2022
Yucca Valley Town Council received updates from Aquatics and Recreation Center Project and reviewed the Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance

Authorized by the Yucca Valley Town Council in 2021, the DAHLIN Group, Project Managers for the Yucca Valley Aquatic and Recreation Center, worked with Town Staff and Stakeholders to finalize site selection and programming. Town Council received 13 bids for the project's design, with HMC ultimately winning the selection process. The concept for the building is inspired by the desert landscape, climate, and the history of Yucca Valley. The plans include a hybrid indoor pool with an…

Yucca Valley Town Council received updates from Aquatics and Recreation Center Project and reviewed the Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 16, 2022
Yucca Valley Town Council received updates from Aquatics and Recreation Center Project and reviewed the Short Term Vacation Rental Ordinance

Listen here: At last night's meeting, Mayor Schooler gave Field Representative for Senator Shannon Grove, Dominic Heiden, a certificate to recognize his good works in the High Desert. Senator Grove and Heiden are moving to Bakersfield. Heiden said goodbye and expressed his gratitude to the Council. Staff introduced new employees Terry Foster, Administration Assistant, and Iryna Hess, Accounting technician, One. Paul Osterman, a representative Of Charles Abbott and Associates, explained that…

Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center discussed in special session

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 11, 2022
Yucca Valley Aquatics and Recreation Center discussed in special session

Members of the Yucca Valley Town Council met with Kevin Wilhelm, Sr Vice President of the GNU Group, to review names and visual branding for the new Aquatics Center. GNU, experts in building and campus branding, wayfinding, and signage programs, is working with the Town Council and HMC Architects to present a short list of 10 names. The accelerated process began on September 22 and will tie into the architectural timeline. Although a questionnaire yielded nine options, it did not produce one…

Yucca Valley Town-wide Beautification Program status

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 10, 2022

At the November 1 Town Council meeting, the town staff reviewed the progress of the Town-wide Beautification Program, including the shopping cart ordinance, monument, and street signs, median maintenance, building improvement program, commercial corridor design alternatives, abetment alternatives, and exploring new measures for low-income housing. The staff reviewed the Town Beautification Program at the November 1 Town Council Meeting. The Town Manager, Curtis Yakimow, said the first important…

The Yucca Valley Town Council calls a special meeting today, 11/10

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 10, 2022

The Yucca Valley Staff recommends that the Town Council participate in a wide-ranging workshop discussion regarding the branding of the Town's Aquatics and Recreation Center, currently under development, and provide input and direction Regarding facility branding and related marketing activities. The meeting begins at 1:00 p.m. at the Yucca Valley Community Center, in the Cholla Room, or can be attended online. Online:https://zoom.us/j/97886705314?pwd=dmwyVEhmMVNkS3d…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission discuss new 50 room YV retreat center

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 9, 2022
Yucca Valley Planning Commission discuss new 50 room YV retreat center

At last night's meeting, Staff discussed the permit applications of projects in the initial permitting stages. Design Group 42, LLC is developing a vacation-retreat center at 59295 Yucca Trail, consisting of 50 bungalows, a pool, a spa, a restaurant, a bar, recreation areas, and retail. The proposed Project will include a 12-residence subdivision, horse stable, and solar farm. Staff suggested there are environmental problems and this Project could take a long time to complete, if at all.…

Copper Mountain College update and Town Beautification Report covered at the Yucca Valley Town Council meeting

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 2, 2022
Copper Mountain College update and Town Beautification Report covered at the Yucca Valley Town Council meeting

Listen here: Reporting by Hilary Sloane At last night's meeting, the Superintendent/President of Copper Mountain College, Dr. Daren Otten, was delighted to report that first-year students can receive free tuition and textbook credit through the California Promise Program. This new program, which the State funds, will remove some financial barriers and help create pathways to increase college readiness, access, affordability, and student success. Through additional Federal funding, CMC has…

The Town-wide Beautification Program Update is on the agenda for the Yucca Valley Town Council meeting

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 1, 2022

Listen Here: Reporting by Hilary Sloane The Yucca Valley Town Council will meet tonight to discuss the Town-wide Beautification Program and other business.First on the agenda for tonight’s Town Council meeting is the Copper Mountain Community College Update presentation by the Superintendent/President, Dr. Daren Otten. In addition, the Council will receive a Community Services Department Update for Fall/Winter 22-23 and the Investment Portfolio Update. Also scheduled is the Town-wide…

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