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One fatality The California Highway Patrol San Gorgonio Pass Station reported two motorcycle crashes on Hill roads over the last week, one resulting in a fatality of a locally employed man. At about 7:40 a.m. Thursday, June 8, Frederick Carlson, 53, of Hemet, was riding his 2014 Victory motorcycle northbound on Highway 243 about 250…
Forgiveness of big bills, new water rates on agenda The Idyllwild Water District held a special workshop last week to discuss changes to its water and sewer policies, as well as possible water-rate changes. The Ad Hoc Committee on Rules and Water Regulations, composed of directors Geoffrey Caine and Steve Kunkle, has been working on…
Earlier this month, but beginning in 2024, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) banned the sale of new gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers, weed trimmers and chain saws.In its press release, CARB stressed, “The new requirement… applies to manufacturers and will impact new equipment (Model Year 2024 and later) only. There will be no ‘ban’…
No injuries were reported in a local crash near Tollgate Road recently, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. At 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, Ronald Moore, 70, of San Diego, was driving a gold 2003 Toyota Tacoma northbound on Meadow Glen Drive when he attempted to make a U-turn in an…
The FY 2021/22 draft budget was discussed at the last Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners meeting. The board also voted to approve the final annual financial report/audit at the April meeting.Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company is still recruiting.The total budgeted revenue is $2,598,002.11. The total budgeted expenditures are $2,590,500. Some of the larger…
A celebration of the life of Danny Rubin will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, March 20, weather permitting. The memorial will be outside in the beautiful park-like setting of St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church, 25525 Tahquitz Dr., Fern Valley. All those who knew and loved Danny are invited to come share their memories,…