Hillbilly Brennen Priefer returns to his Idyllwild roots — to his hometown, elementary school and to his fifth grade classroom. “I’m glad to be back,” said Priefer.   Priefer has lived in Idyllwild since he was five years old. “My father came out [from Ohio] to Palm Springs for work, then moved up to Idyllwild,”…

Last Friday, Cal Fire announced suspension of all burn permits for outdoor residential burning within the State and Local Responsibility Areas of Riverside Countym which includes the Hill area. The suspension took effect Monday, June 13, and bans all residential outdoor burning of tumbleweeds. “Riverside County is no stranger to devastating wildland fires. As we…

The Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) General Manager Jerry Holldber purchased the New Holland L234 T4B-C Skid Steer Loader in two payments to Scott Equipment: a deposit for $6,411.12 on Feb. 11 and the balance for $57,700.13 on Feb. 25.Holldber stated during the March meeting he had not sold the old skid steer yet and…

Spring, according to the calendar, is still a week away. But the rain and snow in the past five weeks have sprung the local springs. Runoff continues to flow down many streets, often through yards and under or into homes. Last week, less than an inch of rain was recorded at the Forest Service’s Keenwild…