“Ready, Set, Go!” is the creed that fire agencies — federal, state and local — urge Hill residents to apply. And Monday evening, the same agencies and more said the same preparation and urgency is necessary when the heavy rains threaten flooding and debris flow. The severity of the Cranston Fire has changed the soils…

By Becky & Jack ClarkTown Crier co-publishers The most recent federal COVID relief money already is being deposited in people’s accounts. If your family of two is earning up to $150,000 per year, you’re receiving $2,800 in federal money. But do you really need that $2,800 for your COVID relief? And if you live alone…

Doug Lehar, father of deceased Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) hiker Trevor Laher, has teamed up with two local businesses, a manufacturer of outdoor gear, and non-profit foundation to make it easier for PCT through-hikers approaching Idyllwild to make the trip safely. The local partners are Nomad Ventures, (the small chain of three Southern California retailers…

The San Bernardino National Forest has been busy with prescribed burns on the mountain since December. The agency is taking advantage of the good weather conditions “safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the National Forest,” according to the press release.  Smoke and flames may be visible on and…

Earthquakes are a major threat for Hill residents. Not only fire, but shaking ground can cause a significant emergency for those people living on the Hill. The Mountain Disaster Preparedness group is focused on preparing and responding to disasters that might occur on the Hill. While fire threats dominate our summer and fall thoughts, other…