
By Idyllwild Town Crier

The Mountain Fire city had its own airport located at the historic Garner Ranch in Garner Valley. The helibase supported nearly 20 different helicopters, including 11 Type 1 birds. The main topic during Sunday’s briefing at the airport was the weather report because of the early morning rain and the prospect for more later that…
By JP Crumrine Correspondent This past summer’s forecast of a strong El Niño has been somewhat disappointing, perhaps, for Hill residents. While last year’s precipitation washed away the drought conditions, so far this water year (Oct. 1 to Sept. 30), precipitation has been sparse and far less than average. For the first four months of…
The Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Board of Directors wrapped up several important issues at its last official meeting for General Manager (GM) Jerry Holldber last Wednesday.The board plans to hold a public hearing Jan. 8 to adopt special rates and charges effective Feb. 1. At that public meeting, the board will consider a resolution…
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department conducted an intensive week of raids and interrogations in Idyllwild that resulted in 12 arrests. The police operation began Monday, Aug. 20 in response to a rapid escalation of property crimes in greater Idyllwild over the last year. Hemet Station’s Lt. Dean Agnoletto coordinated the action. By Monday, Aug. 27,…
Mountain Disaster Preparedness will offer the CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) 20-hour certification class Oct. 14 to 16 at the Idyllwild Fire Station. The class is free and all are welcome to enroll. See www.mdp-idyllwild.com for details.
After more than 20 years with Fern Valley Water District, of which he was general manager for 18 years, Steve Erler is floating off into the sunset. Erler finishes his FVWD career on Thursday, June 30 and begins retirement Friday, July 1. Not a rambling or garrulous speaker, Erler simply described his career in these…