Much of the Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) Board of Directors meeting Friday morning was spent bringing new directors Kevin Scott and Chrissie Teeling up to speed on FVWD operations.In discussing FVWD warrants, General Manager (GM) Victor Jimenez and Assistant GM Jessica Priefer explained to directors the costs of Southern California Fuels’ deliveries. Priefer noted…

In anticipation of a possible declaration of Water Conservation Stage 3, Idyllwild Water District Rules and Regulations Committee recommended revisions to its water policy ordinance last week. The proposed changes will be reviewed at the September board of directors meeting. As the meeting began, General Manager Tom Lynch told committee members, Directors John Cook and…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recognized its talented employees in a ceremony on Dec. 5 at the USDA Jefferson Auditorium in Washington, D.C. Idyllwild resident Heidi Hoggan was one of the honored recipients of the Chief’s Honor Award.  Hoggan serves the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), an agency under the USDA, working in the Washington…