The third winter storm of 2014-15 brought less than an inch of rain to the Hill; however, some areas did see snow for a day. These rains have reduced the drought conditions from extreme to severe, according to the National Weather Service’s Drought Monitor website. The U.S. Forest Service’s Keenwild Ranger Station recorded 0.42 inches…

A Celebration of Life will be held for Richard Lewis “Wayne” Parker at the Idyllwild Arts Academy Fireside Room in Nelson Hall (changed from Stephens Recital Hall) at 4 p.m. on Friday, March 8, followed by a dinner.

Since confirming the first oak tree infested with Goldspotted oak borers, another 20 oaks have been identified, according to Gregg Bratcher, Cal Fire unit forester on the Hill. While the apparent presence of the beetle is still far from the level of devastation it has inflicted in San Diego County, forest officials are still worried…

Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday July 8, to Sunday, July 14: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance July 8 — Forest, woods or wildland fire. July 9 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. July 9 — Canceled en route, Pine Cove. July 10 — Police matter, Idyllwild. July 10 — Medical aid,…