Of the 17 propositions on Tuesday’s ballot, the state’s voters approved all but five. The defeated propositions were: 53, the requirement to gain voter approval before the state can issue or sell any revenue bonds for certain projects, if the bond amount exceeds $2 billion; 60, the adult film condom requirement; 61, which would have…

Whatever the current financial situation of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District, the commission is confident there are sufficient funds to continue to cover its payroll through December when its first property tax receipt arrives. Commission President Jerry Buchanan established a committee composed of commissioners Rhonda Andrewson and Nancy Layton to prepare a strategic plan for…

With nearly two dozens schools within Hemet Unified School District, ranging from traditional elementary, middle and high schools to alternative schools such as the Western Academy, the district has many principals that could be considered each year for special recognition. This year, 2012, the district’s principal of the year is Idyllwild School’s Matt Kraemer. He…

The Rotary Club of Idyllwild is all-in on fire prevention with their latest project, “Great Abate.” Designed to enhance fire safety in the community, the initiative targets residents who cannot clear hazardous overgrowth around their properties due to circumstances like age, disability, or financial hardship. Rotarian Ygnacio “Nacho” Garcia, also a field supervisor for the…