“It’s a wonderful community here — the administrators, staff, teachers, students alumni and governors and trustees,” began Faith Raiguel, chair of the Board of Governors for the Idyllwild Arts Academy. “Some live in the community and some off the Hill.” The board is meeting more frequently in the absence of a school head. They are…

Jeffrey A. Van Wagenen Jr. was unanimously selected to be the new Riverside County Executive Officer (CEO) in a special closed session meeting last week. Van Wagenen replaces George Johnson, who retired in December. Juan C. Perez served as the interim CEO. The board of supervisors was to approve the employment contract and compensation package…

At Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Wednesday, Aug. 10, directors received an update on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grant and loan process, and also decided not to accept a revised agreement between Riverside County Fire and PCWD for purchasing fuel.PCWD paid the second half of an environmental report to Davey Resource Group of…