Last week the Town Crier reported on scavenging at the Idyllwild Transfer Station as documented in the County’s inspection reports. The article included questions we submitted to CR&R, the company that provides services there This week we have answers from Nate Woods, a CR&R General Manager. Q: Has CR&R been cited for failing to secure…

The next general manager of the Fern Valley Water District will be Victor Jimenez, who currently works for the City of El Monte. He was the unanimous choice of the board and will begin in early April. FVWD received 15 applications for the position, and the General Manager Selection Committee, composed of directors Trischa Clark…

According to 6:31 a.m. Cal Fire Update (no longer available) Fire had burned 6,773 acres and was 10 percent contained. More than 1,000 personnel on the Fire, including 10 helicopters and 20 dozers. No explanation as to why the 6:31 a.m. info was removed. Incident Management Team taking over today.

A heavy rain fell on the Hill Friday. The amount varied by elevation, but all areas received much more than an inch during the 24-hour period. The greatest amount of rainfall was recorded in Pine Cove which received 3.75 inches. The Idyllwild Fire Station recorded 3.18 inches through Sunday and the U.S. Forest Service’s Keenwild…