Caltrans at work clearing 243 after Thursday storm
By David Jerome

The $25 drop-off fee for certain e-waste recycling at the Idyllwild Transfer Station remains in place, according to Mike Williams of Waste Management Inc., who operates the station, and John Watkins, deputy director, Environmental Protection and Oversight, Riverside County Department of Environmental Health. Reasons cited include legislation that does not prohibit collection of the fees…
After a two-year absence, Michelle Adler returns to Idyllwild School as kindergarten teacher and she’s very happy to be back. A Wisconsin native, who, along with new Athletic Director Darren McKay, is a big sports fan and participant, Adler was furloughed for a year after her first stint at Idyllwild School. Then she taught…
Nick Todd, Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce president since October 2010, submitted his resignation both as president and director to the board. His resignation was effective Feb. 1. Todd cited personal and family reasons, but noted he would remain involved in an advisory capacity. Under Todd’s presidency, and under previous President Mimi Lamp, the Chamber executed…
Melissa Wilson, a teacher at Idyllwild Arts Academy for the past 12 years, has a daughter, Amara, 14, with Type 1 diabetes. Amara has had the disease since age 2-1/2. Mother and daughter, who live on campus, are raising funds to for a diabetes alert service dog to help keep Amara safe and healthier overall….
On July 9, Gov. Gavin Newsom held a press conference at McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento about the state’s wildfire preparedness efforts. According to Newsom, there were 628 fires the first week of July in the state of California and 4,112 wildfires from July of last year to July of this year, as of…
Jeremy Greene, 23, of Oceanside, was arrested Thursday night for the stabbing of Darryl Scholl Tuesday night. Greene has been charged with three felony counts, including assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm. Apparently, another warrant for his arrest has been issued from another county. He was scheduled for an arraignment on…