Although the table for directors was virtually empty, the Idyllwild Water District’s conference room was full of customers concerned about the district’s rate hike proposal. Ironically, more former directors — John Cook, Mike Frietas and Vic Sirkin — were present than current board members. The IWD board has one vacancy, and directors Dr. Charles “Chip”…

The fears that the drenching January 2023 rains would be followed by no precipitation the rest of winter and early spring as happened in 2022 have not occurred. Some rain and snow fell on the mountain in early February along with record cold temperatures. The National Weather Service’s San Diego office has reported that winter…

Come to the Town Baker between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, May 18, and meet the captain of the California Highway Patrol San Gorgonio Pass. Capt. Mike Alvarez will bring staff, and they will be available to listen or residents can just meet CHP personnel who patrol the Hill. Alvarez has stressed that he…