Students have already completed nearly two weeks of the 2015-16 school year. Now parents will have a chance to visit their children’s daytime hangout. The Hemet Unified School District has announced its Back-to-School nights for 2015. Idyllwild School invites parents to its Back-to-School Night Thursday, Aug. 27. The Parent Teacher Association will kick off the…

The Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved (Supervisor Jeff Hewitt was absent) the proposed Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) without discussion or debate. The plan was submitted to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The EOP, which the county Emergency Management Department (EMD) completed, is a major revision from the previous EOP, prepared in 2006….

The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors approved in a 4-1 vote to implement a pay grade and step schedule, and eliminate automatic 5% salary increase upon completion of certifications. General Manager Leo Havener wrote in the staff report that the “board of directors will consider approving general manager recommendation of a proposed pay…

Members of the Pine Cove Property Owners Association (PCPOA) approved yearly donations at their June 5 meeting.This year’s recipients include Fire Station 23 (Pine Cove), Idyllwild Area Historical Society, Mile High Radio Club, Idyllwild HELP Center, Forest Folk, ARF and a special recognition to Jay Mulder for the many hours he spends removing trash from…

The only part of 243 open in Mountain Center is from Hwy. 74 north to Keenwild U.S. Forest Service station. Between Idyllwild and Mountain Center is under hard closure – even to residents, business owners and employees. Residents, business owners and employees in Mountain Center and Apple Canyon, with proof of employment or residency, can…