The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commission adopted its response to the June grand jury report on the fire district and President Pete Capparelli signed the letter the same evening. Three commissioners —Capparelli, Vice President Paul Riggi and Treasurer Ben Killingsworth — unanimously agreed to the language in their response to the grand jury at…

Shellie Milne, candidate for Riverside County supervisor from the 3rd District, met with supporters Saturday evening. Milne, a member of the Hemet City Council, and Randon Lane, a member of the Murrieta City Council and its current mayor, are challenging incumbent Supv. Chuck Washington, whom Gov. Jerry Brown appointed last March to replace Jeff Stone,…

The Idyllwild Water District is preparing to issue its last “will serve” letter until the current Stage 2 water emergency is over. During the April 16 meeting, General Manager Tom Lynch told the Board of Directors that Idyllwild Arts Academy has requested a “will serve” letter for construction of the proposed William M. Lowman Concert…