Water usage up over 2018 The Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) board of directors approved Rose Venard as its newest member. She replaces former Director Steven King, who resigned Aug. 1 because he and his wife, Paula, moved out of the district. Venard and her husband have owned property in Pine Cove since 2013 and…

Catherine Dearing was selected as the newest director of the Idyllwild Water District at the Aug. 16 meeting. The board unanimously chose Dearing to replace former Director Vic Sirkin, who resigned last month. Besides Dearing, Sue Nash submitted a letter of interest to the board. After introducing the candidates, both were given an opportunity to…

The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) board of commissioners meeting was held on June 30. All commissioners were present, either physically or via Zoom.   Former IFPD Commissioner Larry Donahoo resigned for personal reasons effective at the end of the May board meeting. The IFPD board named Donahoo’s replacement after reviewing resumes from candidates that…