Idyllwild School has again been recognized as a California Distinguished School, as well as a Title 1 Academic Achievement Award School. Last week, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson designated 424 elementary schools as distinguished throughout the state. Idyllwild was the only Hemet Unified School District campus honored. Then on Monday, Torlakson announced that…

Updated 7 a.m. Sept. 21 IFPD’s bank balance is now $20,000, according to Commissioner Ben Killingsworth. At last night’s (Sept 20) special meeting, the Commission agreed to cash its $125,000 certificate of deposit. They discussed requesting a $350,000 loan from Riverside county. This will be decided at a continuation of last night’s meeting, today, Sept….

Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Nov. 25:   Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Nov. 19 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 20 — Public service, Idyllwild. Nov. 20 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 21 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 22 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 23…

Riverside County Executive Officer (CEO) Jeff Van Wagenen provided a first quarter report on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 budget. Unlike the recent Legislative Analyst’s Office pessimistic preview of the state’s budget status, Van Wagenen reported that the end of FY 2021-22 balance was greater than expected and the county’s revenue projection is currently greater…