Washington, Milne face off in Idyllwild debate
Incumbent 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington faces challenger Shellie Milne in a public debate Thursday evening in Idyllwild. The event is sponsored by the Idyllwild Town Crier.
Incumbent 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington faces challenger Shellie Milne in a public debate Thursday evening in Idyllwild. The event is sponsored by the Idyllwild Town Crier.
On Wednesday, Sept. 15, Gov. Gavin Newsom released the 2020-21 Cal Fire Fire Prevention Grant awardees. The Hill’s Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council received $750,000 for removal of hazardous and diseased trees.In a separate press release, Chief Thomas Porter, Cal Fire director, said, “Our wildfire and forest strategy include funding these types of fire prevention…
This season’s flu vaccine is 23 percent effective, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its effectiveness was reduced this year because between the time the components of the vaccine were determined and the fall when the vaccine was available the most prevalent influenza virus “drifted” or mutated. “This estimate is relatively low…
The discussion, debate and controversy over short-term rentals (STRs), especially in the Idyllwild and Pine Cove neighborhoods and the Wine Country, continues and will resurface this fall. Riverside County’s contractor, Deckard Technologies of San Diego, began sending letters to owners and managers of STRs throughout the county. That was just the beginning of efforts to…
By San Bernardino National ForestContributed It’s no secret that the outdoors have become a popular choice to relieve some of the pressures people face in their daily lives. With a recent increase in visitation to the San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF), firefighting personnel and land managers are growing increasingly concerned about the uptick in illegal…
Pipeline project to come in under budget The Fern Valley Water District’s office remains closed to the public. The district’s board held its meeting June 19 via teleconference. The agenda included the approval of the proposed FY 2020/21 budget, the consideration of a no-cost policy and updates on the pipeline project and fire hydrant purchase…
Idyllwild local Taylor James Dravenstatt, 24, previously sent to state prison for felony burglary in 2013, was arrested again on Sept. 6 for felony burglary of a dwelling. The arrest occurred in Perris. He also is charged with felony parole violation. He is currently in custody at Southwest Detention Center in Murietta. Dravenstatt’s prior conviction…