“The governor’s budget proposal reflects a budget situation that is even better than our estimates,” wrote the Legislative Analyst’s Office in its comments on Gov. Gavin Newsom’s 2019-20 budget proposal, which was released Jan. 10. The LAO noted that the majority of the $20.6 billion of increased spending was being proposed for debt repayment, reserves…

On Monday Feb. 9, former Idyllwild Fire Capt. James Reyes filed a wrongful termination of employment suit in the Riverside County Superior Court against the Idyllwild Fire Protection District. IFPD Chief Patrick Reitz gave Reyes a notice of termination on July 19, 2014, after nearly six months of paid administrative leave. Reitz ascribed his decision…

  In “A Visit from St. Nicholas,” Clement Moore made the phrase “’Twas the Night before Christmas” famous. And Isis Theatre Company will bring that sentiment and feeling of the holiday season alive in Idyllwild during its popular Christmas show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7. “’Twas the Night … A Celebration of Christmas Stories…