In closed session, three members of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission discussed possible performance standards with Fire Chief Patrick Reitz. Commissioners Jerry Buchanan and Larry Donahoo were out of town. After the meeting, Commission President Jeannine Charles-Stigall reported the session would be continued in October so that Buchanan and Donahoo could participate in the…

Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed several bills into law. Consumers, workers and voters are the beneficiaries of Newsom’s and the Legislature’s actions. Consumers First among these new laws is Senate Bill (SB) 478, which takes effect July 1, 2024. This legislation makes it an unlawful business practice to advertise, display or offer a price…

A wildland Fire was reported at 2:19 p.m. Thursday, May 17, in Winchester, west of Hemet. The fire is 1,261 acres and is 40 percent contained as of 7:21 p.m.