This year’s process to select the recipients of the Idyllwild Scholarship Fund (ISF) was a little different than years past, where graduates were interviewed by an entire committee.  “It was a bit intense for the kids, but they always presented themselves well,” said Shannon Ng of the ISF.   This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…

The expected hearing to certify a class-action suit over the legality of the 2012 State Responsibility Area Fire Fee was canceled before it started. On Thursday, Aug. 6, Judge Shelleyanne Chang of the Sacramento Superior Court issued a tentative ruling, both affirming and denying the request for the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association to certify the…

The extremely cold, freezing weather at the beginning of last week took its toll on the water supply in Pine Cove when warmer temperatures arrived Thursday and Friday. Water usage was significantly higher than normal for this time of year, said Pine Cove Water District General Manager Jerry Holldber. Total system demand approached 125 gallons…