Framework for Lowman Concert Hall

Photo by Marshall Smith
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild Board of Directors held the first of its public sessions at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, but only the press and a few members attended. The open forum, slated to follow its monthly board meeting, is intended to give AAI members, the community and press an informal opportunity to ask…
The Idyllwild Water District board set a public hearing on the proposed sewer rate increase for Sept. 10. This will be a busy end of summer for the board since the public hearing on the water program increase will be Aug. 20, only three weeks earlier. During discussion of the date for the sewer rate…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District has announced a special meeting for Tuesday, Jan. 7. The purpose of the special session is to discuss the District contract with Riverside County for emergency dispatch services. The contract between IFPD and the county expires on March 11. There are two one-year extension, and a 60-day notification clause, according…
Caltrans begins work on a $470,000 emergency project to rehabilitate and repave Highway 243 in Idyllwild, weather permitting. Crews will be working from just south of North Circle Drive to just north of Pine Crest Avenue. The schedule is from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Saturday, July 17 to 22; and from 7…
While on alert during the Santa Ana winds, fire officials are also making plans for enhancing fire protection on the Hill during the winter season. The status of approved projects and early planning for others were discussed at the Oct. 2 Mountain Area Safety Taskforce meeting. Fuelbreaks The federal shutdown has affected the Hill in…
Idyllwild Fire Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • June 20 — Medical aid, 5:17 a.m. Live Oak Ln. • June 20 — Motor vehicle accident with no injuries, 9:36 a.m. Highway 243. • June 20 — Steam, vapor, fog or dust thought to be smoke, 10:04 a.m. Saunders Meadow Rd. …