At its Feb.13 meeting, the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) Board ofTrustees approved two resolutions to reduce staffing levels in the nextschool year although enrollment is expected to increase slightly. The proposals would have affected 37 classified positions. Eventually,42 district employees were given notice of potential action. Many of thepositions were initially funded with one-time…

The new Idyllwild Historic Preservation District Local Review Board is working hard to establish operating procedures so it can soon begin the essence of its purpose — reviews of proposed alterations to local historic properties within the district. At its May 23 meeting, the board adopted the County’s policy A-21, “Advisory boards, commissions and committees,”…

The Idyllwild Fire Protection District is soliciting interested residents for a vacancy on the Board of Commissioners. Those interested in an appointment should submit a one-page letter of interest and a résumé identifying employment history and highlighting relevant governmental, volunteer or other board experience. Applications and letters of interest must be submitted to the district…

Photos by Marjie Ibanez UPDATE 1:13 p.m.: The incident commander is reporting that a person is in custody. UPDATE 1:03 p.m.: Both lanes are open to traffic. The incident commander is releasing more resources from the fire and now reporting the acreage at 3.4. UPDATE 12:35 p.m.: Firefighters are mopping up the Cranston Fire and…