At its May 8 meeting, the Pine Cove Water District board of directors began reviewing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2013-2014 that begins July 1. Revenue estimates of $760,000 are the same as this year (2012-13); but expenses increase $65,000 for a total of $825,000. Differences would be made up from a combination of…

Federally mandated stormwater compliance inspection deposits are going up. In 2009, when they were first assessed in Idyllwild, deposits required prior to on-site inspection were $196.50, based on a rate of $131 per hour. This year they will be $435, based on an hourly rate of $142, more than doubling in four years. A stormwater…

Editor’s note: Organizations, please read your listings carefully and email editor@towncrier.com with any changes. Wednesday, Dec. 28• AA, noon. Zoom.• Fit After 50, noon-1 p.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St. Thursday, Dec. 29• Fit After 50, 10-11 a.m. Town Hall, 25925 Cedar St.• AA, noon. St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr. Noon-1 p.m. Zoom.• Al-Anon,…