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 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

February 23, 2026

New Joshua Tree business league moves forward

After more than a year of organizing, the Joshua Tree Association of Business and Culture (JTABC) has officially incorporated as a 501(c)(6) business league. The group held a…
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…
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…