IFPD convinces majority of need for more funds  Almost from the beginning of 2016, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners invested significant energy and time in efforts to increase revenues. To the disappointment of the commissioners and Fire Chief Patrick Reitz, these efforts did not succeed.  Going forward, IFPD will continue to have…

According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Murawski, Kimberly Ann Young, 56 of Idyllwild, was traveling westbound on Highway 74 near McCall Park Road Sunday about 4 p.m when she lost control of her black Kia Forte. She hit a boulder and careened into a ravine. Young was arrested on suspicion of driving under the…

Six weeks before the beginning of fiscal year 2014-15, the Finance Committee for Idyllwild Fire Protection District does not have a proposed budget to review. The committee recognized the department would need an influx of additional revenue in the future. When, the sources and the use will be discussed in future meetings. Committee Chair Nancy…