Saturday was the fourth and last bald eagle count of the 2016-17 season. Volunteers, also known as citizen scientists, and federal and state biologists spotted 12 bald eagles at various Southern California lakes. The nesting adult pair at Lake Hemet was among the dozen eagles seen this weekend.

The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) has announced the details of the public ground-breaking ceremony for the new ICC building. The ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the building site immediately to the left of the Idyllwild Community Playground. Supervisor Chuck Washington, among others, will speak at the ceremony, and everyone…

Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Dec. 21 — Medical aid, 5:37 p.m. Canyon Trl.• Dec. 21 — Good intent call, 6 p.m. Village Center Dr.• Dec. 21 — Medical aid, 8:02 p.m. Tollgate Rd.• Dec. 22 — Medical aid, 2:30 p.m. Village Center Dr.• Dec. 23 — Medical…