Idyllwild Town Crier marks 65th anniversary
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The San Bernardino National Forest has a new district ranger. Julie Hall has arrived from the Inyo National Forest to be the San Jacinto District ranger. The recent federal government shutdown may have delayed her official start, but she already is a community member. She and husband Jeff have purchased a home in Pine Cove….
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission unanimously raised its ambulance fees 5 percent at the May 28 meeting, meaning rates have grown about 25 percent since 2010. While no analysis of the fire department’s costs for 2012-13 was presented, both Commissioner Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly and Fire Chief Patrick Reitz explained that IFPD rates are…
Like so many businesses and organizations on our Hill, the Town Crier continues to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some businesses and organizations do continue to faithfully advertise with us, but some haven’t been able to advertise due to the financial strain so many are facing. So, in March, the Town Crier applied…
One of the main ways that MAST members keep our communities safe are fuel reduction projects, also known as Vegetation Management Projects. At the March meeting, Chuck Weisbart of Mountain Community Patrol made the point that the community does not know how well they are being protected. The network of fuel breaks that surround the…...
By Richard SchwartzPCPOA president The Pine Cove Property Owners Association meeting is planned for Saturday, Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Riverside County Mountain Resource Center Conference Room, 25380 Franklin Dr.This will be the first in-person meeting since March 2020.Face masks are recommended but not mandatory for those vaccinated. Anyone attending who is not…
The Coyote Fire was reported at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 2. The location of the fire was Old Banning Idyllwild Road south of Shirleon Drive.Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department reported at 8 p.m. June 2, “The fire has burned approximately 60 acres with a moderate rate of spread. The fire is currently burning in medium…