The U.S. Forest Service will continue to conduct pile burns this week along the Pine Cove Fuel Break. The Forest Service has an estimated 2,000 to 3,000 piles to burn in the Pine Cove area. The burn area is about 230 acres and is one of the larger projects in the San Bernardino National Forest…

Plans purchase of new equipment for water plant   In a special meeting of the Idyllwild Water District Monday morning, the board unanimously approved a new memorandum of understanding with the Idyllwild Arts Foundation. The agreement deals with water connection fees and replaces a 2013 MOU. Four years ago, the school paid the district $150,000 in advance…

Concerned about the increase in commercial-jet aircraft flying over the Hill and the potential harm to communities below, a group of residents has organized to return quiet skies to the area. “Quiet Skies Idyllwild” is for residents and visitors to the Hill who seek peace and quiet, and idyllic surroundings, but are disturbed every few…

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