Tuesday, June 18, was Bill Sanborn’s last Hemet Unified School District board meeting representing Idyllwild for 22 years. His colleagues praised and thanked him for his work on the board and held a reception for him. “I’ll miss it and these people and being part of something,” said Sanborn. “It really matters.” In April, Sanborn…

At its Sept. 21 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the first phase for the Idyllwild and San Jacinto Mountains Emergency Outdoor Warning System and Travelers’ Information Stations. “They have taken a first step for what will be an absolute beneficial product for those living and visiting the Hill,” said Idyllwild Fire Chief…

The U.S. Forest Service conducted a prescribed burn near the Transfer Station on Saunders Meadow Road on Monday, March 5. Further burns will be limited by possible wind conditions in advance of incoming precipitation, according to Forest Service District Fire Chief Dan Felix.

Last Tuesday, the four sitting Fern Valley Water District directors interviewed two candidates for Jim Gates’ vacated position in separate interviews through Zoom.Both candidates received thorough questioning from the directors, and both responded confidently and impressed all four directors.Ultimately, the board chose Jon Brown, a mostly local resident and former civil engineer, as he works…

Caltrans is alerting motorists who plan to attend Jazz in the Piens this weekend to use Highway 243. Caltrans is continuing work with pilot vehicle escorts through the weekend to make repairs to guardrails and signs on Highway 74 for the start of school on Monday, Aug. 13, for students who attend school in Hemet…