Mitigate wildfire dangers with MCFSC grant
The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (MCFSC) has access to nearly $2 million of federal funding to help harden homes, to make...
Reitz resigns as IFPD commissioner
The March 28 meeting of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners opened with a bit of a surprise: Commissioner...
IWD votes to increase rates 8% and 13% each year
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors voted for new rates last Wednesday following a third water rate study presentation in...
Ambulance contract under county scrutiny
For the first time since 2015, when Riverside County awarded the emergency ambulance service contract to American Medical Response (AMR), the county’s...
Easter events on the mountain
Easter traditions return this weekend with the annual egg hunt and services dedicated to Christian religious resurrection beliefs.
Moving forward on public restrooms
The Idyllwild Historic Preservation District (IHPD) Local Review Board (LRB) held a special meeting Thursday, March 23, at the Idyllwild Library. The...
State to study possible consolidation of Thomas Mountain and Lake Hemet districts
Thomas Mountain Mutual Water Association (TMMWA), in Garner Valley, and the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) are working with the Small...
March winds and rain refuse to allow the ‘lamb’ to appear
“In like a lion and out like a lamb” is the common adage describing March weather, but in 2023 the lamb version...
Chains required
Caltrans is requiring chains on Highway 243, Highway 371 and Highway 74 from Hemet to Palm Desert.
Perez’s first meeting with the Hill focuses on STRs
Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez held a public meeting at Town Hall Monday night, March 13. U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz had...