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Washington bestows $7,500 on Idyllwild organizations
On Tuesday, Aug. 23, Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington asked his board of supervisors colleagues to approve the use of Community Improvement Funds to help several Idyllwild organizations — the Association of Idyllwild Realtors, Forest Folk and the Idyllwild Arts Foundation. The realtors received $3,000 for play equipment to be installed at the…
Local food distributions keep spirit of giving alive on the Hill
As the holidays approach, several local organizations continue to help locals help each other. There are at least three groups on the Hill that work to keep individuals and families well fed year-round. All depend on volunteers, who, by contributing regular or occasional shifts, keep the spirit of Thanksgiving alive year-round. Mountain Community Mutual Aid…
BREAKING: Mountain Fire updates
10 A.M. THURSDAY, AUG 1 UPDATE: Many trails open today and Friday. Click here to view the latest Mountain Fire closure area map. Several areas within the San Jacinto Ranger District and the San Jacinto State Park, closed by the Mountain Fire, will re-open today and tomorrow. Within the National Forest, all areas north of…
Why the dustup over ARF?
Editor’s note: Recently, Idyllwild and Pine Cove residents found in their mailboxes a letter addressed to the Idyllwild Community. Although some content was originally sent as a letter to the editor by Idyllwild resident Matthew Carpenter, we decided that this should be treated as a story since two businesses were named and alleged claims needed…
IFPD passes budget and commissioner resigns
During its May meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District was the first local entity to pass its FY 2020/21 budget. In addition, Commissioner Larry Donahoo resigned effective close of the meeting and the chair of the sustainability committee provided an update. Abatement inspections were discussed as well as the addition of a Cal OES (Office…
Fire auxiliary begins fundraising plans
Fundraising was the topic of the evening when the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Auxiliary met on Monday, April 15. Plans are being developed to raise money this summer for improvements to the fire station. Project ideas range from simple booths at community events to tell the community what the auxiliary is and what it hopes…