Last week, the state’s Department of Water Resources (DWR) announcedthat the state’s groundwater supplies were improving. Although moregroundwater is needed, the rain year 2023, which was October 2022through September 2023, resulted in significant increases in the state’sgroundwater inventory. Many of California’s urban areas rely on surface water, such as theColorado River project transferring water to…

The adult children of Lydia “Dia” Abrams, who went missing last year, are speaking out through the court after months of silence. According to David Gotfredson from News 8, a probate petition has been filed by Clinton and Crisara Abrams, of San Diego, through the Riverside County Superior Court. The filing is to remove Abrams’…

During Thanksgiving week, Hill residents must have been extremely grateful for their life and friends here. The reward was significant rain and the first snowfall of the 2016-17 winter season. The U.S. Forest Service’s Keenwild Ranger Station recorded 1.2 inches of rain from Saturday through Sunday evening. In Pine Cove, 1.76 inches of rain fell…

As the holidays approach, several local organizations continue to help locals help each other. There are at least three groups on the Hill that work to keep individuals and families well fed year-round. All depend on volunteers, who, by contributing regular or occasional shifts, keep the spirit of Thanksgiving alive year-round. Mountain Community Mutual Aid…