Rain and snow did pummel the Hill last week. It was significant, about an inch of rain and more than a foot a snow, but significantly less than the initial forecast. Nevertheless, it continued the progress in relieving drought conditions and augmenting fuel moisture. Like a house guest who overstays their visit, the rain and…

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom implemented a Stay-at-Home order for one month between the hours of 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. that began Saturday, Nov. 21 for all counties in the purple tier. Only “essential” workers are permitted to be out during this time. The governor moved 28 counties back to the most-restricted purple tier…

Both Idyllwild and Pine Cove water districts are holding an election for members of their board of directors. This is a vote-by-mail election. IWD has five candidates for three seats. The incumbents are Jim Billman, Dean Lattin and Warren Monroe. The challengers are Steven Kunkle and June Rockwell. PCWD has three candidates for two seats….

At 9:35 p.m., Monday, March 19, a hit-and-run collision occurred on Highway 243 near Mountain Center, according to a California Highway Patrol report. The driver of a gray 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee, going south on 243, is unknown. For an unknown reason, the Jeep veered over the double-yellow line. After the collision, the driver of…