Idyllwild County Parks flora update
On Friday, May 10, Tom Chester, Keir Morse, Adrienne Balway and I conducted a botany survey …
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Idyllwild News (more)
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Fire Safe Council has funds to help abate
The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council still has money available to help local property owners abate the land around structures, according to Executive Director Edwina Scott. The grant funds will disappear on July 1 unless Scott can obtain approval toMay 22, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Idyllwild Fire to contract for financial help
Resolution of double payment of health benefits was not announced at the May 14 meeting of the Idyllwild Fire Protection Commission meeting. However the commission unanimously approved a motion authorizing Commissioner Jerry Buchanan and Fire Chief Patrick Reitz to prepareMay 21, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Memorial Day honors American war dead
Memorial Day, formerly known as Decoration Day, honors men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. At 11 a.m. Monday, May 27, American Legion Post 800 holds its annual honor guard ceremony, the emotional centerpieceMay 21, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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On The Town (more)
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Reyna Grande recounts her immigration odyssey at author series
After a well-attended successful launch of his third annual Idyllwild Author Series, Eduardo Santiago next presents Reyna Grande, author of “The Distance Between Us” (Atria Books, 2012). Grande recounts in her memoir how, when she was two, her family lifeMay 22, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Sports (more)
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Sports Roundup: Palms to Pines Golf
Jim Crandall, Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair, provided this report about the Friday, May 17, golf tournament at the Palm Desert Resort Country Club. Palms to Pines golfer Gary Brown continues his hot streak. During last month’s tourneyMay 22, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Opinion (more)
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Opinion: What next?
I was saddened to hear of the dissolution of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce. I understand the reasons and am appalled. I understand that they must rid themselves of all assets to finalize this action. What a sad event forMay 22, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Opinion: IFPD’s admin captain’s history
I don’t always agree with J.P.’s criticisms of IFPD, but his most recent opinion is one that has been ignored for years. The administrative captain promotion was approved by the board in 2013 after over three years of internal debate,May 22, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Opinion: In response to May 16 letter
Thank our great Constitution, because only prior litigation, licensing documents, state enforcement records and provable facts are used before grand juries in the United States. Undocumented character assassination and personal attacks upon one’s family have no place in grand juries.
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Fight or flight? To stay and fight or evacuate from an approaching wildland fire
It’s late in the afternoon, and the air is hot, and smoky. The wind is increasing and sirens can be heard in the not so far distance. Down the street comes a police car with its lights flashing, broadcasting theMay 17, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Off the Leash: Collective amnesia …
Well, the first bill submitted by freshman Senator Elizabeth Warren attempts to lower student loan rates down to the same rate given to banks by the Federal Reserve. Starting July 1, student loan rates are scheduled to double from 3.4May 16, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Regional News (more)
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American Cancer Society seeks Inland Empire volunteers for generational study
The American Cancer Society is looking to local residents to help in a historic research study. Cancer Prevention Study-3 (CPS-3) will give scientists a better understanding of cancer causes and prevention. The Society is looking for Inland Empire men andMay 17, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Forest Service acquiring new air tankers
The U.S. Forest Service recently issued a contract for new next-generation air tankers, which will begin the effort to rebuild its air tanker fleet. The agency is working to bring all seven next-generation air tankers into service over the nextMay 15, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Time to file for district elections
The three local water districts — Fern Valley, Idyllwild and Pine Cove — and the Idyllwild Fire District have scheduled election of board members for the August election. Victors will take office Friday, Dec. 2. The nomination period begins Monday,May 9, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
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Highway 74 open
A large truck overturned on Highway 74 Wednesday, disrupting traffic for several hours. These photos are courtesy of Wayne Clark.
May 22, 2013 | 0 comments | View Post
