


Mountain Disaster Preparedness’ annual Shake Out
By

The information tables were set up and ready to go at the MDP Shake Out! drill on Saturday morning. Pictured at an info table are Edith Brix, Jim Mettler, and Lynn Voorhies. Photo by Barbara Reese



With extremely hot weather arriving in California last week, the critical and obvious tips are to stay cool, stay hydrated and look after friends and family. In anticipation, both the county and the state posted warnings and suggestions for dealing with the temperatures. The state created a website: heatreadyca.com/. The county announced the availability of…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• April 5 — Building fire, 5:16 a.m. Sylvan Way.• April 5 — Walk-in medical aid, 9:48 a.m.• April 5 — Assist invalid, 10:05 a.m. Valley View Dr.• April 5 — Medical aid, 3:28 p.m. Tollgate Rd.• April 6 — Police matter, 12:51 p.m….
Highway 243 is closed in both directions just north of Lake Fulmor. However, a second project on Hwy. 243 between Skyland Ranch and Mt. Edna Road will result in a flagging operation. One lane will be open and pilot vehicle will guide traffic through the work zone. This work, slope and drainage repairs, will be…
At Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Wednesday, Aug. 10, directors received an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant and loan process, and also decided not to accept a revised agreement between Riverside County Fire and PCWD for purchasing fuel.PCWD paid the second half of an environmental report to Davey Resource Group of…
This weekend, “Picnic at Hanging Rock” will be the first production of the 2012-13 Idyllwild Arts Theatre season …
The Fern Valley Water District’s (FVWD) emergency pipeline replacement project is near completion. The roads will be repaved once weather permits. General Manager Victor Jimenez stated during last week’s meeting that he expects the new line will be in service by the end of this week, March 26. The line is there and functioning but…