In coverage of the historic fires that destroyed neighborhoods in Los Angeles County this month, one area of concern has been water supply as it impacts firefighting. We spoke with representatives of our three local water districts about their readiness for fire and other emergencies. Pine Cove Water District’s board president Robert Hewitt wants locals…

It is too soon to know whether the drought has been eradicated or simply diminished. But the rain that fell across the state this month has resulted in the state being able to substantially increase State Water Project allocations. While this will have little effect on the Hill, it is an indication that water supplies…

The Lily Rock Chamber Music Festival returns for its third year on LaborDay weekend. The festival is a project of the Manhattan Chamber Players,a group that includes two string players with roots in Idyllwild,Brendan and Brook Speltz. This year there will be three concerts: Fridayand Saturday at the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Lowman Concert Hall, andSunday…