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By Idyllwild Town Crier


The Sept. 9 meeting of the Pine Cove Water District was canceled because of lack of a quorum to conduct business. Board President Robert Hewitt and directors Lou Padula and Joel Palmer were absent. An item on the agenda was a resolution opposing any statewide charge or tax on local water district bills. The Association…
During the January Public Service Power Shutoffs, Southern California Edison encouraged customers to take advantage of their rebate programs. One program offers customers in high fire hazard areas up to $150 for the purchase of battery power packs, and $250 for generators. This reporter took them up on the offer and bought a 288-watt-hour battery…
By Becky & Jack ClarkTown Crier co-publishers As we noted last week, dollars from the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan Act already are appearing in the accounts of Hill folk, many of whom realize they do not really need their allotments for their own relief during these COVID times. So, if you fit that description, how…
Press Release There is a show of photo quilts by Mallory Cremin at the Idyllwild Library now through January 17, 2026. Mallory is an award winning artist who has been an Idyllwild resident since 1997, and is an art teacher at CSUSB and MSJC. Her work focuses on environmental themes. The current show features quilts…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, Jan. 18 to 24. Idyllwild • Jan. 18 — Medical aid, street not given. • Jan. 19 — Medical aid, street not given. • Jan. 19 — Cover assignment, standby, move up, street not given. • Jan. 20 — Smoke scare,…
The highlight of the Jan. 13 meeting of the directors for the Pine Cove Water District was the recognition of PCWD as a District of Distinction through the Special District Leadership Foundation. At the initiation of Assemblyman Brian Jones and Sen. Jeff Stone, the state Legislature approved a Members Resolution 13 in October honoring PCWD,…