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Photos: Last Week in Idyllwild: September 24, 2015
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The U.S. Forest Service is reporting a 1/4-acre fire along the Webster Trail, about 150 yards west of Red Hill Truck Trail, not far from Acorn Lane in the southwest corner of Pine Cove. USFS transmissions indicate there is an unoccupied vehicle at the fire location, and law enforcement units have been requested. The vehicle,…
At its Sept. 10 meeting, the County Board of Supervisors held a publichearing to consider a new agreement with CR&R, the waste collectionservice for residents and businesses on the Hill. This also included arate increase. Implementation of Senate Bill 1383, originally approved in September2016, is the principal reason for the need for higher rates. The…
The Idyllwild Public Library is sponsoring its Summer Reading Program with the theme, “One World, Many Stories.” Registration is open to children and teens. Prizes will be awarded for books read by the completion of the program. As part of the program, there will be a special storytime that reflects the “One World, Many Stories”…
Anna Allen, native of Poland and 20-year resident of Durbin, South Africa, has recently opened Forest View Tea House in Idyllwild’s Village Centre complex. The tea house is immaculate, charming and has a distinct international flavor that reflects Allen’s own background. After South Africa, where Allen owned and operated Anna’s Tea Garden, she lived in…
Delays expected Last week, Cal Trans suspended work on Highway 371 because of the cold weather. The temperatures were too low for paving. With warmer weather returning, Cal Trans planned to resume work on Highway 371 beginning last Saturday. Cal Trans crews don’t work on Sundays. Work will continue from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m….
Thursday evening, about 6 p.m., a semi-truck carrying three passenger vehicles tipped on Highway 74 near mile post 89 (above Banning). The passenger vehicles being transported came off the truck and rolled over the side of the highway. Because of a fuel leak, Cal Fire/ Riverside county Fire Department sent a hazardous material support unit…