

Lech speaks at historical society meeting
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The Idyllwild Area Historical Society held their annual meeting on Sunday afternoon at Silver Pines Lodge. The speaker this year was Steve Lech, park planner for Riverside County and local historian, who gave a slide show presentation and lecture on the history of the Pines to Palms highway. Photo by Barbara Reese

On Wednesday, Oct. 23, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) along with three other Congressmen introduced legislation that would authorize the Federal Emergency Management Agency to proactively coordinate with states and localities on wildfire mitigation projects. The Wildfire Prevention Act of 2013 (H.R. 3333) places wildfires on par with other natural disasters such as floods and tornadoes….
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild Board of Directors announced that Beth Severance, a long-time resident, is the organization’s new member of the board, taking the post of hospitality chair. A Southern California native with a passion for community service, Beth’s business résumé includes both event planning as a business owner, as well as holding chair…
Editor’s note: This is the last of a two-part annual series that began last week. Chuck Washington appointed supervisor By JP Crumrine News Editor The Hill received a new supervisor this year. Chuck Washington, former Temecula city councilman and mayor pro-tem, now represents Riverside County’s 3rd District. On March 4, 2015, Gov. Jerry Brown appointed…
The Idyllwild Fire Commission has scheduled a special meeting to review proposed operating policies. the workshop will be 6 p.m., Friday, June 8 in the conference room of the Idyllwild Fire Station. Below is a list of the policy titles to be reviewed at the meeting. Membership in associations Training, education and conferences Filling Vacancy(s)…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, June 25 to July 1. Idyllwild • June 25 — Assist other department, 11:12 a.m. Hemstreet Pl. Handled by deputy. • June 25 — Danger to self/other, 5:37 p.m. Idyllbrook Dr. Unfounded. • June 25 — Trespassing, 9:15…