Andy Smith, U.S. Forest Service natural resource manager, presents Steve Schwitters, Jana Desrocher and Tom Clem with an award for keeping the trails of the San Jacinto Mountains clear. Danny Sullivan (left) receives a certificate showing his volunteer hours served with the Forest Service from John Ladley, U.S. Forest Service recreation officer, Saturday afternoon at the Forest Service’s annual volunteer thank you luncheon.

Last week, Idyllwild Water District directors voted to continue the $30 standby fee on vacant parcels within the district. Directors Steve Kunkle and June Rockwell voted against the motion, which passed 3-2, with the support of Board President Jim Billman, John Cook and Mike Freitas. On Wednesday, Aug. 3, the board continued its public hearing…

Two traffic collisions occurred on the mountain last week, according to California Highway Patrol Accident Review Officer Ben Bolon.On April 15 at 4:03 p.m., Richard Greenwood, 75 of Idyllwild, was in his blue 2014 Toyota Prius facing eastbound on North Circle Drive stopped in the right-hand shoulder. Donald Lee Rumler, 69 of Idyllwild, was driving…