

Idyllwild Skate Park now open most days
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Staffed by volunteers, the Idyllwild Skate Park currently open most days, except on Fridays, from noon until dusk, weather permitting. Youngsters enjoying the park, from left, are Jake Mabery, Nick Anderson and Oscar Acuna.

At the Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s commission meeting last week, Fire Chief Patrick Reitz said the Riverside County Registrar of Voters has accepted the IWD’s proposed parcel fee increase. It will be included on the November presidential election ballot as Measure W. Commissioner Nancy Layton, chair of the Education and Dissemination Committee, reported that a…
At 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, American Legion Post 800 will host its annual Veterans Day service. Commander Ygnacio Garcia is the speaker, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. A free lunch follows the service. Also this Saturday, the U.S. Forest Service will waive standard amenity fees for all visitors to national forest and grassland day-use…
The Idyllwild Arts Academy class of 2015 celebrates after they receive their diplomas and turn their tassels. For the first time in history, the school’s senior graduation was moved into IAF Theatre due to inclement weather on Saturday morning.
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire responded to recently. • March 14 — Public assist, 4 p.m. Trees & debris across the bridge. Not causing safety issues at this time. • March 17 — Medical aid, 2:29 p.m. Keenwild Helibase. • March 18 — Medical aid, 3:04 a.m. Royal Pines Trailer…
Since the National Weather Service has not revised its prediction of a 95 percent chance of an El Niño developing and continuing through next spring, Hill residents should prepare for the likelihood of a very wet winter. The recent rains are nearly double the historic levels through October. All of the recent indicators rival the…
You’ve probably noticed that with the warmer weather visitors have been swarming our Hill each weekend — and Hill businesses are advertising again. Our inns get free Town Criers and other TC publications for each room, and our off-the-Hill Members often bring their Town Criers with them when they come visit. And if they left…