Hilary Sloane
Reporter
hilary@z1077fm.com
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 State. Hilary is a member of the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) and has documented the work of local and International non-profits. She has a podcast on Sound Cloud and is looking forward to adding more. Her favorite pastime is watching the wildlife around her home, traveling, and meeting new people.
Stories by Hilary Sloane
January 17, 2026
Diane Best opens Other Worlds 2 at JTNPA in Yucca Valley
The Joshua Tree National Park Association presents a new exhibition by artist Diane Best titled Other Worlds 2. For many years, Best has painted remote, often overlooked corners…
January 9, 2026
“Horizons Unbound” at the 29 Palms Art Gallery
Horizons Unbound fills both the East and West galleries and showcases works by members of Women Painters West, a 134-year-old juried painting society founded in Laguna Beach. The…
December 29, 2025
Candlelight memorial honors Michael Ramos Jr.
The Yucca Valley community gathered Sunday night (December 28) at Yucca Valley High School to remember Michael Ramos Jr., an 18-year-old student and athlete whose life left a…
December 13, 2025
Artists-in-residence explore pilgrimage, fire, and the desert’s transformative power
The Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency will open its studios on Sunday, December 14, inviting the public to explore the thoughts and process of its current residents. The…
December 1, 2025
Reach Out Morongo Basin is seeking homes for the “Parade of Homes” fundraiser
Reach Out Morongo Basin is preparing for its annual Parade of Homes fundraiser and is seeking homeowners from across the Morongo Basin to volunteer their properties. The event…
November 30, 2025
The Beauty Bubble: A roadside attraction
On Highway 62, three colorful, well-worn vintage hair dryers sit outside, marking the Beauty Bubble as one of Joshua Tree’s most unique roadside attractions. It’s listed in multiple…
November 26, 2025
Commission upholds electrical code ruling; reviews annual reports and development updates
At the November 25 Yucca Valley Planning Commission meeting, Commissioners approved a Building and Safety correction involving Tesla Energy, reviewed yearly reports, and received updates on short-term rentals…
November 24, 2025
Recent deaths raise questions about wheelchair safety on Morongo Basin roads
Two recent deaths of wheelchair users in the Morongo Basin highlight ongoing safety concerns. Even on paved roads, people report hazards during wind or rainstorms, such as debris,…
November 12, 2025
Yucca Valley Film Festival announces awards for 2025
Filmmakers, residents, and local officials filled the Yucca Room for the festival’s final night. Co-hosts Chloe Malaisé and Janey Hann announced each award as members of the Miss…
November 10, 2025
Animal advocates protest Yucca Valley Shelter at annual film festival, town promises reforms
For nearly ten months, a loose coalition of Yucca Valley residents has urged the town to change how the Yucca Valley Animal Shelter cares for animals in its…