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On Tuesday, Oct. 30, Idyllwild Rotarians (from left) Charlie Wix, Scott Fisher and Bob Parrish distribute dictionaries to the third graders at Idyllwild School. The dictionary hand-out is an annual Rotary Club event. Photo by Barbara Reese

Riverside Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station deputies arrested Pine Cove resident Ron Kimmerle, 49, on suspicion of making criminal threats, a felony under California Penal Code 422. Hemet Station Special Investigations Supervisor Sgt. Wallace Clear confirmed the charges for which Kimmerle was arrested. The arrest occurred around noon on Monday, May 7 at Kimmerle’s Pine Cove…
The installation of new pipeline along San Jacinto, Tahquitz, Lodge and Rim Rock roads is nearing completion, General Manager Steve Erler told the Fern Valley Water District directors at the Oct. 16 meeting. “The pipeline project is going very well,” Erler said. “The project should be completed by the end of the month, provided the…
The Wolf Fire, off Wolfskill Truck Trail and Old Idyllwild Road, grew to 1,400 acres over night and by Monday morning was considered 10% contained by 7:30 a.m.. Cal Fire’s website says that 70 engines, three water tenders four night-flying helicopters, two dozers and six hand crews were assigned to the fire, with a…
In a special meeting last week, a quorum of three Fern Valley Water District directors unanimously voted to change retiree health benefit policy. At the March 28 special meeting, directors adopted a new vesting requirement. Resolution 525 requires employees have 10 total years of paying into the California Public Employee Retirement System, CalPERS, before they…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • July 5 — Medical aid, 4:37 a.m. Tollgate Rd.• July 5 — Walk-in medical aid, 8:29 a.m.• July 5 — Medical aid, 2:01 p.m. N. Circle Dr.• July 5 — Walk-in medical aid, 4:44 p.m.• July 6 — Walk-in medical aid, 11:45…
Good news about water consumption and future resources abounded throughout the June 17 Idyllwild Water District meeting. Board Vice President John Cook complimented the customers for reducing average usage, nearly one-third from 192 gallons-per-minute production to 130 gpm this month. This water saving was achieved in just two years, since 2013. “The production figures show…