

PHOTO: Showers
By Jack Clark

Friday, July 1, is when the California tax rate on tobacco products other than cigarettes will increase from the current rate of 27.3 to 65.08 percent of the wholesale cost. The new tobacco products tax rate will stay in effect through June 30, 2018. California voters approved Proposition 56, in November 2016. This proposition increased…
Spring, according to the calendar, is still a week away. But the rain and snow in the past five weeks have sprung the local springs. Runoff continues to flow down many streets, often through yards and under or into homes. Last week, less than an inch of rain was recorded at the Forest Service’s Keenwild…
Cannabis grows prohibited without county land-use permits By Office of Supervisor Chuck Washington The County of Riverside is reminding prospective cannabis growers that they must obtain land-use approvals in unincorporated areas before cultivating the plant for commercial purposes, according to a memo released a couple weeks ago. The document, which was issued in four languages,…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild held its annual Mingle and Meeting at Town Hall on Saturday March 22. The hall was full of members and friends who enjoyed food and drink, and live music, while getting to know each other. Board President and event chair Hayleigh Lavy announced awards including Artist of the Year, Sharye…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Monday, Sept. 8. Idyllwild • Sept. 2 — No responses. • Sept. 3 — Two medical aids. • Sept. 4 — Two medical aids. • Sept. 5 — Two rescues. • Sept. 6 — Rescue. • Sept. 7 —…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, Feb. 14 to 20. • Feb. 14 — Walk-in medical assist, provide basic life support, 11:25 a.m. Maranatha Dr.• Feb. 14 — EMS call, provide advanced life support, 2:05 p.m. Marian View Dr.• Feb. 14 — Walk-in medical assist, provide BLS,…