Back to School Night kicks off Idyllwild School year
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The pile and broadcast burns on Thomas Mountain were completed yesterday. Over three days, the U.S. Forest Service burned about 570 acres, according to Zach Behrens, public information officer for the San Bernardino National Forest. In January, the Forest Service burned 200 acres. No further burning is planned for this year in this area. “We…
Better Wildlife Control owner Tracy Phillipi said he has captured 19 rattlesnakes on residents’ property in the Idyllwild-Pine Cove area this week. Five were caught Wednesday. He said one was a speckled and the 18 others all Southern Pacifics, one of the most dangerously venomous snakes to humans and other animals in California. Even more…
Following recent rains, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins lifted the suspension of open burning effective 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, for all local and state responsibility areas within Riverside County. Several factors are considered when determining the severity of fire danger and are closely monitored. Weather, fuel moisture and vegetation growth are…
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported the rescue of two hikers, lost in the area of Marion Mountain Trail near Idyllwild. The hikers, Marines who had become separated from two friends after a hike to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto, used a cell phone to call for help around 7:20 p.m. Sunday, June 10….
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild concluded another very successful year, said President Gary Kuscher. “The 2013 Art Walk and Wine Tasting was outstanding. I’m very happy with the results,” he said. Once again, the event established record attendance, Kuscher gushed. “It was sold out and everything went smoothly.” He said AAI purchased 1,224 wine glasses….
The dedication of Idypark is noon Saturday, May 26, where Jo’An’s, and before that, Eleanor Park existed. Idypark, in the center of Idyllwild, with a 50-foot flag pole the focus of the park, will be dedicated to first responders and veterans, said Dave Butterfield, who is largely responsible for it.