Idyllwild Town Crier marks 65th anniversary
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The March 26 meeting of the Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors was quick and no major issues were apparent. The board met with four directors since former director Mike LaFata resigned after the February meeting. If interested in joining the Board, a letter of interest and resume should be submitted to the FVWD…
After a nearly four hour budget workshop, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commission recognizes the perilous financial condition of the district. “The best case is November, but it could be August or as early as April,” former Crest Line Fire Chief Mike Sherman told the commission. He was referring to the possibility of the…
ptions for obtaining new homeowners insurance policies in Idyllwild appear to be shrinking, with State Farm’s apparent decision to limit its risk and not write new policies here and some other mountain areas. Although State Farm will continue to insure existing policyholders in Idyllwild, and will consider writing new policies for a second home of…
Residents living in and around Idyllwild can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and other chronic, serious conditions with paid screenings by Life Line Screening. The event is at the Idyllwild Fire Department on Tuesday, Feb. 19. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to…
“Fireworks are illegal in Riverside County,” stressed County Fire Chief Daniel Talbot at a press conference last week. “Except for certain cities, they are prohibited in all other areas of the county.” Fireworks may be bought and used in the following cities: Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio. Riverside County Sheriff Stan…
Terry Shirley is here to do that Terry Shirley, formerly of San Diego, is one of the newest members to join the Idyllwild Community Center (also know as the San Jacinto Mountain Community Center) Board of Directors. Similar to many residents, Shirley is not a native of Idyllwild (almost). He and his wife moved here…