Hilary Sloane

Joshua Tree

Journalist and Documentary Photographer at Freelance

Announcement Reporter at KCDZ-FM (Twentynine Palms, CA)

Journalist, photographer, artist, producer, writer, interested in ecology, culture and arts

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Yucca Valley California Welcome Center’s annual art contest open for entries

4 days ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

The California Welcome Center in Yucca Valley is calling on artists nationwide to share their vision and possibly earn a yearlong spotlight. Now in its 7th year, the California Welcome Center’s Annual Art Contest is open to all artists based in California. Winning entries will be displayed for a year at the Welcome Center in Yucca Valley, where thousands of visitors from around the globe will view your work.
Hi-Desert Artists Gallery holding opening reception tonight (6/21) to celebrate auction fundraiser

1 week ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

The nonprofit Hi-Desert Artists Gallery invites the community to an opening reception on Saturday, June 21, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at its location in Old Town Yucca Valley. This event celebrates the launch of a silent and live auction fundraiser featuring over 100 donated works of art from more than 50 artists. Guests will enjoy light refreshments while exploring a diverse collection of sculptures, paintings, jewelry, photography, prints, fiber art, ceramics, and mixed media.
Joshua Tree residents rally for democracy and accountability during “No Kings” Protest

1 week ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

Editor’s Note: Website server issues is preventing us from including the photos that Hilary Sloane took for this story. We are working on resolving the issue as quickly as possible. Despite temperatures climbing from the low 80s to nearly 100 degrees by midday, residents, veterans, and families gathered at all four corners of Park Boulevard and Highway 62, demanding civic accountability.
Sandra Jones Campbell’s unique paintings are on display at Spaghetti Western Saloon

2 weeks ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

The Spaghetti Western Saloon Salon is showcasing the work of Yucca Valley painter Sandra Jones Campbell in a vibrant exhibition that runs through August 31, 2025. A public reception for the artist will be held Saturday, June 14, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.The exhibition features archival pigment prints from Campbell’s Roundup series—portraits drawn from a century of Pendleton rodeo history—as well as original acrylics depicting social settings with wit, warmth, and layered nuance.
Residents meet to discuss developments and conserving the character and ecosystem of the hi-desert

3 weeks ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

A grassroots town hall in Twentynine Palms gathered residents, conservationists, and planners to address a growing concern: how to balance economic development with the preservation of the desert’s fragile ecosystem. The town hall was organized by Indian Cove Neighbors in collaboration with the Morongo Basin Conservation Association (MBCA) to encourage a community-led conversation about balancing economic growth with environmental preservation.
Mil-Tree hosts Veteran Hike with support from NEEF Grant

4 weeks ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

Mil-Tree in partnership with the Mojave Desert Land Trust has received a grant for the Force of Nature Programs from the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF). Veterans, active military, and their families are invited to a nature hike this Saturday, May 31. Saturday’s nature hike is the second event supported by Mil-tree and Mojave Desert Land Trust. The Force of Nature Programs are funded by NEEF, the nation’s leader in lifelong environmental learning.
Tips to keep things cool as the heat turns up in the hi-desert

1 month ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

High heat and rising humidity are hitting the Morongo Basin earlier than usual this summer, and swamp coolers are struggling to keep up. When it’s dry, a swamp cooler is a lifesaver. But if there is humidity, homes can start to feel like saunas. If you’re cooling an art studio, ensure the paper and art are protected from the moisture. To stay cooler, open windows overnight to flush out hot air, then seal them up early in the morning.
Hi-Desert Nature Museum celebrates Leonardo da Vinci at new exhibit

1 month ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

Starting on May 24 and continuing through September 9, the Hi-Desert Nature Museum will host a hands-on exhibit inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, providing a creative playground for people of all ages. Visitors can explore the original Renaissance man’s inventions, art, and ideas at more than a dozen interactive stations. Try your hand at building bridges and towers, experiment with simple machines, solve math puzzles, or sketch your version of the Mona Lisa.
MVCSD Board approves Community Art and a Fire Safety Center at Fire Station #2

1 month ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

At Thursday night’s rescheduled Morongo Valley Community Services District meeting, board members considered a no-cost proposal to transform a long-unused fire station into a hub for wildfire safety. The Fire Safe Council proposes a new Fire Safe Center at Fire Station #2, located at the bottom of Bella Vista Drive. The center would provide free wildfire preparedness programs, defensible space assessments, CERT training, and youth engagement activities without cost to taxpayers.
Yucca Valley Town Council discusses budget impacts, road projects, and public safety enhancements

1 month ago | z1077fm.com | Hilary Sloane

During Tuesday night’s Yucca Valley Town Council meeting, local leaders reviewed a range of state, federal, and municipal updates, including state budget projections, infrastructure improvements, and public safety operations. A report on California’s May budget revision outlined the state’s growing 14 billion deficit, driven by higher medical costs and declining tax revenues.