The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has settled its state-court lawsuit against Tarek Al-Shawaff and his local employees, James and Donna Nowlin. The settlement was entered into and the lawsuit then dismissed as to those parties on Sept. 4, 2018. Although the Town Crier requested information from Ross Hirsch, deputy attorney…

Pine Cove Water District Secretary Becky Smith swore in Robert Hewitt as the newest member of the district’s board. The board vote to nominate and elect Hewitt was 3 to 1, with one vote for Nancy Borchers. The ceremony took place at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 15.   The vacancy occurred…

“In like a lion and out like a lamb” is the common adage describing March weather, but in 2023 the lamb version has remained hidden. Another atmospheric river passed over the Hill last week bringing strong winds as well as wet weather. More than a dozen have moved over California this winter and, at least…