Weather — winds, temperatures and precipitation — plays a critical role in fire behavior and predictions. The recent wet and cold winter and spring may have delayed the arrival of the traditional late-spring fire season, but fire agencies are expecting it to begin before June ends. By the end of summer it could develop into…

Julie Roy is one of Idyllwild’s “super-volunteers,” always finding new ways to contribute to our community through its many nonprofit organizations. At the April meeting of the Idyllwild Garden Club, where she serves as membership coordinator and is the immediate past president, she was gave a talk about gardening in raised beds. At last month’s…

The Fern Valley Water District directors adopted a revised policy manual at their July 17 meeting. The major sections included the board of directors, board meetings and general policies such as budget preparation. The Rate and Revenue Subcommittee, composed of directors Robert Krieger and Trisha Clark, did not meet this month. Consequently, nothing was reported…