Despite COVID-19, Mayor Max has still been busy. While he’s not out greeting visitors in the center of town as he did pre-COVID, he has had visitors to his home. Chief of Staff Phyllis Mueller said, “We are doing lots of private visits at the mayor’s house so we can control distancing. Everyone wears their…

The agreement for Idyllwild Fire Department to establish and manage the City of San Jacinto’s fire and emergency services was dissolved Tuesday night, Dec. 20, about six months after the agency was created. In a special meeting of the board for the Idyllwild San Jacinto Regional Fire Authority, both the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioners…

By Mike Feyder MDP President On Thursday, Mar. 21, long-time resident Françoise Frigola was acknowledged for her contribution to her community and as the founder of Mountain Disaster Preparedness’ Idyllwild Emergency.com. Surrounded by a large group of grateful citizens, Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington braved the snow to present Frigola with a Certificate…