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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…

Z107.7 has been part of the hi-desert airwaves for 35 years

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
July 19, 2024
Z107.7 has been part of the hi-desert airwaves for 35 years

KCDZ-FM radio celebrated its thirty-fifth year on air July 15, 2024. Cindy and Gary Daigneault founded the Station in 1989 at studios in Joshua Tree. Cindy said that once they received the radio license and built the Station, it's been their life ever since. Their son, Cody Joseph, grew up at the Station and now serves as Program Manager and Co-host of the morning show. He emphasizes the Z107.7 role as a community lifeline, recalling, "Before social media, local radio was social media,…

Hi-Desert Artists Center opening reception tonight at 5pm

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 29, 2024
Hi-Desert Artists Center opening reception tonight at 5pm

Karin Skiba, Gallery Director of the Hi-Desert Artists Center, told me that many current members were originally part of the Morongo Basin Cultural Arts Council. With the closing of JTAG, some of the artists regrouped and sought new gallery space. Route 62 Vintage Antiques was up for sale, and with the help of AHA Projects and its Executive Director, Cheyanne Sauter, they bought the building, taking possession at the end of January 2024. Since June 2023, the steering committee, now called the…

Joshua Tree National Park intensifies fire restrictions amidst rising wildfire risks

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 27, 2024
Mines, historic structures and ‘legacy pollution’ getting cleaned up in Joshua Tree National Park

During the June 21 'Up Close' show, hosted by Gary Daigneault, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rogers, calling from a remote location, discussed the stringent fire restrictions and the park's proactive measures to mitigate wildfire risks. From June 15 to October 1, Joshua Tree National Park has enforced a ban on wood and charcoal fires across all elevations and locations within the park. This ban affects not only public areas but also employee housing and private…

Tips to Stay Safe in Joshua Tree National Park during the hottest months

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 25, 2024
Mines, historic structures and ‘legacy pollution’ getting cleaned up in Joshua Tree National Park

Anna Marini is the Search and Rescue Coordinator for Joshua Tree National Park, and during a recent interview with on the June 21st episode of "The Up Close Show," she and Joshua Tree National park Superintendent Jane Rodgers went over park visitation in the summer months and how to stay safe visiting the park in the recent heatwave. During her conversation with Gary Daigneault, Anna Marini, the National Park Preventative Search and Rescue Coordinator, spoke of the importance of…

Hi-Desert Medical Center and Copper Mountain College working together on next generation of nurses

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 13, 2024
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON ON THE UP CLOSE SHOW FRIDAY

On May 31, Up Close Show Host Gary Daigneault interviewed CEO Karen Faulis and Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer Kathleen Moore. As the Chief Nursing Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Kathleen Moore plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the Hospital's services. This demanding position requires extensive education and significant experience. Daigneault then inquired about the challenges of recruiting nurses for the Hospital, highlighting California's high…

Twentynine Palms City Council Meeting reviews budget changes

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 12, 2024
Twentynine Palms City Council takes on 2024 business tonight

At last night's meeting, the City Council proclaimed June 19 as Juneteenth, and the entire month of June as LBGTQ+ Pride Month. Chelsi Chastain from Copper Mountain College received the Pride proclamation and announced a "Lunch and Learn" event for June 26. The Council honored the outgoing Interim City Manager, Larry Bowden, and received a presentation from Rediscover 29, TBID. This business organization fills the void of a missing Chamber of Commerce in Twentynine. Plans for…

Twentynine Palms City Council agenda for tonight’s meeting (6/11)

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 11, 2024
Twentynine Palms City Council takes on 2024 business tonight

At their meeting tomorrow night, the Twentynine Palms City Council will proclaim June 19 as Juneteenth and June as LGBTIQA+ Month. The Council will also recognize Larry Bowden for his service as Interim City Manager and receive a presentation by Rediscover 29. The Twentynine Palms City Council meeting will cover several key issues, including amendments to the City's Master Fee schedule and proposed budget revisions for the Capital Projects Funds, Special Revenue Funds, and the Successor…

Your body needs water to survive. Keeping cool starts with personal hydration

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 8, 2024
Your body needs water to survive. Keeping cool starts with personal hydration

Your body requires at least eight servings of 8 oz. glasses of water daily. Drinking excessive amounts of water can wash out necessary electrolytes and minerals. Maintain a scheduled practice of drinking water, particularly in the desert and during the summer. Big Morongo Canyon Preserve has a water fountain for filling water bottles. Your body requires at least eight servings of 8 oz. glasses of water daily. Maintain a scheduled practice of drinking water, particularly in the desert and during…

‘Time to Talk Trash’ campaign wins Edison Award

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 5, 2024

On Saturday, May 11, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum hosted a lecture by Katie Shaw, Conservation Social Scientist at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, titled "Time to Talk Trash." The lecture shed light on the alarming decline in desert tortoises, a trend partly attributed to the burgeoning raven population. One of the main predators of juvenile desert tortoises is ravens, whose population has increased by 1,700% in parts of the California desert due to additional roosting places like…

Basin Wide Foundation hosts nonprofit training this week

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
June 3, 2024

Committed to enhancing community life in the Morongo Basin, the Basin Wide Foundation invites local community members, board members, staff, and volunteers to their "Good Governance" nonprofit summit. This comprehensive training session will cover essential topics such as fundraising, networking, and fundamental nonprofit management techniques. The summit is scheduled for June 6, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, at the Copper Mountain College Bell Center community room at 6162 Rotary Way,…

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