The Forest Service has released a status — open or closed — of most trails within the San Jacinto Ranger District. The trail closures are pursuant to Forest Order 13 – 10.
Local trails open and closed by name
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The Forest Service has released a status — open or closed — of most trails within the San Jacinto Ranger District. The trail closures are pursuant to Forest Order 13 – 10.
Idyllwild residents have been noticing the activities of contractors working for Southern California Edison (SCE) as they perform activities related to the local power grid. In addition to trimming and cutting down trees, these contractors have been spraying herbicide around power poles as weed abatement. Complaints have been lodged regarding this mysterious green spray we…
Edwina Scott, executive director of the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, outlined the second FSC Firemen’s Muster. The tentative date is April 28 and its goal is to bring the community’s attention to fire season and, particularly, the impending inspections, which will start in May. This year’s program has expanded upon the 2011 event. Participating…
Progress on Idyllwild Water District’s new 300,000 gallon storage tank in the Toll Gate zone continues.
If you are a young woman between the ages of 14 and 17 you may be eligible to win a Soroptimist Violet Richardson Award. This award recognizes young women who make the community and world a better place through volunteer efforts. The winner of the local Soroptimist award will receive $100 for herself and $100…
State Sen. Bill Emmerson (R-23) has tendered his resignation effective Dec. 1, admitting to losing passion for the job. Emmerson had previously represented the Hill in the state Senate until last November’s elections implemented the 2010 redistricting. Idyllwild and other Hill communities are now within the 28th Senate District, but elections for even-numbered districts will be November 2014. Nevertheless, since his election to represent the new 23rd district, Emmerson said he…
Three fresh graves discovered recently on U.S. Forest Service land led to a forensic investigation of the site. The graves, in a canyon near Alessandro Trail and Bautista Canyon Road in the Anza area, turned out to contain canine remains, said John Ladley, Forest Service’s local recreation officer. “When pets pass, public land may be…