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The second-annual Firefighter’s Muster, presented by the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, is a larger event this year, with more participants, events and information than last year. It takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Saturday, April 28 at the Idyllwild Community Center property on Highway 243. Billed as a “Day of Awareness,” the…
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By Flavia Mangan ColganContributor As I filled up the Advent Calendar with chocolates at the start of this week, I was reminded of what a sweet time this season can be. Advent is a time to reflect, a time of preparation, a time to seek stillness. The season has a way of making one feel…
Idyllwild Fire Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • June 20 — Medical aid, 5:17 a.m. Live Oak Ln. • June 20 — Motor vehicle accident with no injuries, 9:36 a.m. Highway 243. • June 20 — Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke, 10:04 a.m. Saunders Meadow Rd. …
By James EckhardtRiverside Mountain Rescue Unit (RMRU) Editor’s note: RMRU gave us permission to reprint this story from its website. Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Chelsea Walsh and Gavin Escobar [both of Huntington Beach]. The two climbers died in a fall from Tahquitz Rock (Lily Rock) Wednesday, Sept. 28….
In a brief meeting, the Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors reviewed the financial statements and elected officers for 2026. Current Board President Kevin Scott, Vice President Chrissie Teeling, and Secretary/Treasurer Jon Brown, were unanimously re-elected for their second term. The terms are for one year starting with the January meeting. The committee assignments…...