Efforts began last week to help Idyllwild residents in case a person or pet is bitten by the notorious Southern Pacific rattlesnake. Kathy Keane, whos...
Congress seeking solution for paying wildfire costs
Last week, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on the U.S. Forest Service 2014-15 budget request. However, the focus of m...
Wildfire in Sage
UPDATE: The fire was mapped at 78 acres and is 50 percent contained. Full containment expected by midnight tonight and full control estimated for 8 a....
PCWD’s non-water income under pressure: Lessees want lower rent
Actual revenues for the Pine Cove Water District in fiscal 2013-14 came within $809 of the projected total of $760,000, but the board had to confront ...
Residents recall the days of the Mountain Fire
Several days after the year anniversary of the Mountain Fire, Hill residents gathered in the late afternoon to listen to their neighbors’ personal rec...
Event marks one year since Mountain Fire
[caption id="attachment_31703" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Idyllwild Fire, Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service pose in front of Truck 621 at the...
Readers write: Standby charges contribute to water shortage
Editor: I recently received a copy of your article on the Pine Cove Water District budget and standby charges. The article also reported on emailed an...
Open Government 101: Testifying before the grand jury
So you’re called to testify before the grand jury about something you witnessed — saw or heard — regarding an investigation before them. While you’re...
IFPD committee created to respond to Grand Jury report
At last week’s Idyllwild Fire Protection District meeting, Commission President Jerry Buchanan established a committee, composed of Vice President Lar...
CSA 38 funds dwindling as ambulance contract costs increase
The Advisory Committee for County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove) held a brief meeting Wednesday, July 9. The committee reviewed the current budget and al...