Earlier this month, the Natural Resources Conservation Service announced a multi-year partnership with the U.S. Forest Service to improve forest health and reduce fire threats to communities and landowners on and near several national forests. The San Bernardino National Forest is one of two California projects to receive funding. The other is the Middle Klamath…

With minimal discussion, the Fern Valley Water District directors concurred with the Rate and Revenue Committee’s recommendation for new water rates last Friday. The board will vote on the proposal at its Oct. 20 regular meeting. The committee, composed of directors Trisha Clark and Robert Krieger, has been developing the new rate recommendations for more…

Editor’s note: At its March 21 meeting, the Idyllwild Water District Board of Directors selected David Hunt as the fifth director. He replaces Geoffrey Caine, who resigned in January. Since Hunt did not campaign for the position, the Town Crier interviewed him so the community would have some knowledge of the new water director. He…