Phyllis Mueller is completing a stint as tree doctor for the Idyllwild Christmas Tree, the giant Sequoia on the land of Jo’An’s Restaurant in the center of town. “We completed a soil analysis first,” said Mueller. “There was no salt from runoff as some had suspected. The soil was low on magnesium.” Mueller organized the…

After Matthew Subish, 41, of Idyllwild entered a plea of not guilty to a charge of possession of a firearm or ammunition by a prohibited person, his case was set for a Felony Settlement Conference to be held on Aug. 22, 2014. That conference was continued to Sept. 22, but Subish failed to appear on…

Pine Cove Water District announced the resignation of Director Dan Frandrich, who has moved out of state. That sets up a vacancy on the board. District Secretary Becky Smith said she had contacted the Riverside County Registrar of Voters to post the vacancy and comply with applicable regulations for holding an election. If interested in…