


Mountain Disaster Preparedness’ annual Shake Out
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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



The Town Crier has a few updates regarding the two “manhunt” incidents on Saturday night, February 21, and the afternoon of Monday the 23rd. Both incidents brought multiple RSO units and a sheriff’s helicopter to search for a suspicious person Saturday night and an assailant on Monday. On both occasions the helicopter warned residents to…...
As Thursday, June 19, U. S. Forest Service officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest. The summer weather is beginning to raise the seasonal fire danger. On the day, tighter restrictions are being imposed, a small, 3-acre, fire ignited near the Cranston Ranger Station in Valle Vista. As California’s three-year…
Last week, the Idyllwild Water District board adopted its fiscal year 2016-17 budget. The total budget (water and sewer programs) is expected to be $1.7 million, which is about $100,000 less than the current year. These amounts do not include capital program investments. Revenues are estimated to be $2.3 million (the combination of both programs)…
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The Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) board held a brief meeting Wednesday, Oct. 12. The board had no major action on its agenda and listened to General Manager Jerry Holldber report on well levels, budget status and the Arrowhead Water donations. Well levels remain strong, with measuring well No. 10 up 2 feet from last…