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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…

Yucca Valley Medicinal marijuana delivery to be approved ahead of state regulation

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 17, 2023

During Friday's November 11 Up Close Show, Gary Daigneault interviewed Yucca Valley Mayor Rick Dennison and Town Manager Curtis Yakimow. The Subject of the State's mandatory Medicinal Marijuana delivery services came up. Different licenses classify regulations for Marijuana in California. Each license type deals with an aspect of marijuana purchase and sales, like a license for a retail storefront or a license for delivery operations, cultivation, and industrial use. All licenses are…

County to hold housing shortage meeting tonight (11/16)

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 16, 2023
Short term rental complaints? County has new hotline number and after-hours team

The San Bernardino County Land Use Services Department did a comprehensive study of the impact of short-term rentals (STRs) on the housing market. The results might be surprising. Tonight (November 16), The County Land Use Services Department will discuss the study's results. Reporter Hilary Sloane will tell you how to participate in the conversation... The San Bernardino County study included community outreach meetings and direct communication with property managers, schools, and local…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission reviewed single-family events in residential districts and Old Town beautification

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 15, 2023
Yucca Valley Town Council meeting recap: Grubstake Days, fallen Joshua Trees

At last night’s meeting, the Planning Commission reviewed a request from Storage Solutions at 6625 Prescott Avenue to change the color of the garage doors from blue to Apple Lime Cocktail. The Council is concerned with the amount of Green that would be seen from the Highway and asked the representative to come back with alternate ideas. This item will be continued on December 12. Next, the Council reviewed Temporary Special Events in single-family residential zoning districts and approved the…

Yucca Valley simplifying mural, signage and mascot requirements

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 14, 2023
Yucca Valley Dinosaur Disappears

Talking about the much loved and controversial Black Bear Diner Mascots and the Sinclair Dinosaur, Yucca Valley's Mayor Rick Denison and Town Manager Curtis Yakimow explained how the old code written in 2014 did not allow for the mascot signs. About the Sinclair Dinosaur, Yakimow said, "We never said that your dinosaur has to go; we simply said your dinosaur is part of your signage package, and your signage package needs to be in compliance with town regulations." The company…

Yucca Valley Planning Commission will review single-family events in residential districts

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 14, 2023

The Yucca Valley Planning Commission will meet tonight to review temporary Special Event permitting in residential zoning districts and The Old Town Beautification project. On the agenda for tonight’s meeting is a review of an exterior color change at 6625 Prescott Avenue. The Council will also review and approve temporary special events in single-family residential zoning districts. The Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find the project is exempt from the California Environmental…

4th Joshua Treenial this weekend in Joshua Tree, Landers

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 11, 2023
4th Joshua Treenial this weekend in Joshua Tree, Landers

The fourth edition of Joshua Treenial - a weekend of art, installations, performances, and community building is at BoxoPROJECTS, 62732 Sullivan Rd, Joshua Tree, and the Integratron, 2477 Belfield Blvd, in Landers. The Treenial highlights groundbreaking installations and performances by artists and art groups. Opening Reception is November 11 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Viewing dates and hours are November 12, 18,19 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and by appointment from November…

Yucca Valley’s Livability Survey is significant for developing the town’s strategic plan

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 9, 2023

Yucca Valley's Livability survey is the Town's effort to guide and direct the future of the Town through an updated Strategic Plan and the Town's next two-year budget cycle. The comprehensive survey offered much information that the Town Council is now exploring. This article will give you a brief overview of some of the items in the survey and how the Town is exploring its options. With statistics from 453 interviews, the Town Council is now engaged in an in-depth discussion on…

Yucca Valley Town Council welcomes new Sheriff’s K9 pup, rolls out San Bernardino Organics program

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 8, 2023
Yucca Valley Town Council welcomes new Sheriff’s K9 pup, rolls out San Bernardino Organics program

At Last night's meeting, The Yucca Valley Town Council met the newest addition to the San Bernardino County's Sherriff’s Department, a young bloodhound named Naji trained to find missing people. The Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers greeted the Town Council and presented an introductory report about her new term as Superintendent of the Park. The Council also received an update on the Organics Recycling Program Rollout. Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane…

Yucca Valley Town Council will greet the SBC Sheriff’s K9 addition, San Bernardino Organics rollout

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 7, 2023

The Yucca Valley Town Council agenda includes an introduction to the San Bernardino County Sheriff's K9 program, Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent Jane Rodgers, and the Organics Recycling Program Rollout. At tonight's meeting, the Town Council will introduce the Development Code Amendment for the State Law-mandated Medicinal Marijuana Delivery Services. The Council will review Fiscal Year 2022/2023- Public Works Annual Report and Year End Budget Report and Allocation of Excess…

About Evelyn Conklin, the latest recipient of the Spirit of Yucca Valley Award

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 5, 2023
YVTC presents “Spirit of Yucca Valley Award” to Evelyn Conklin

Listen here: The Town of Yucca Valley bestowed the Spirit of Yucca Valley Achievement Award on Ms. Evelyn Conklin, whose contribution to the Town began as a child with a fascination for rocks. Evelyn's love of nature and, in particular, the high Desert led to her establishing a museum, an 800-square-foot building in Jacobs Park that resembled a tool shed. The Spirit of Yucca Valley Achievement Award, established in 2019, recognizes individuals with significant accomplishments in education…

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