A free workshop, Career Vision, held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in the Idyllwild Library community room, offers out-of-the-box, innovative and imaginative ideas to turn the job search process from reactive to proactive. The event is open to everyone. Bring a sack lunch.

The Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) had its first meeting with five board members last week since two of its members resigned — one in August and the other in October. The boards’ members are now Richard Schnetzer, Walter Bonneau (replaced Trischa Clark who sold her house), Gary Erb (replaced James Rees), Robert Krieger and…

The Mountain Community Fire Safe Council’s Town Hall Homeowners’Insurance Workshop on Thursday September 12 was well attended, with over60 local homeowners seeking information and help with rising insurancerates and cancelled policies. The featured speakers were CaliforniaDepartment of Insurance representative Sharon Smith and Hemet insuranceBroker Bob Severns. MCFSC Executive Director Callie Squires introducedthe speakers and briefed…

Because of strong gusty winds and low humidity, Cal Fire has issued a Red Flag Warning until 9 p.m. tonight for parts of Northern and Southern California tonight, including the San Jacinto Mountains. A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours.