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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 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…

Murder Mystery fundraiser at Twentynine Palms Library tonight (11/4)

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
November 4, 2023
Murder Mystery fundraiser at Twentynine Palms Library tonight (11/4)

A “killer” library fundraiser is happening in the hi-desert tonight, and it threatens to be a deadly good time. If you think you’ve got what it takes to solve a murder mystery, you can do so while helping to raise money for literacy in the hi-desert. The Friends of the Twentynine Palms Library invites you to their murder mystery event tomorrow night (November 4). Attendees will be invited to solve the murder of a sleazy land developer at his 60th birthday party in a Twentynine Palms focused…

Mojave Desert Land Trust Discusses Responsible Off-Highway Vehicle Use

Hilary Sloaneby Hilary Sloane
October 30, 2023

Last Friday night, the Mojave Desert Land Trust (MDLT) hosted an enlightening event focused on responsible off-highway vehicle (OHV) use and the importance of respecting the delicate balance of the desert ecosystem. Speaking to a modest gathering, Randy Banis, President of Friends of Jawbone and Friends of El Mirage, and Yanina Aldao Galvan, MDLT Lands Project Coordinator, delivered valuable insights. The recent MDLT event highlighted the significance of responsible off-highway vehicle (OHV) use…

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