Budget deficit less than expected
By JP Crumrine
In anticipation of the traditional Governor’s May Revision of the coming budget, the California Senate offered its views on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget. Their proposal is called the Foundation for the Future and stresses making “responsible choices.” The Plan the Senate put forth is intended to concentrate on three key priorities, which are responsible…
Robert (Bob) Muir lived in Idyllwild for nearly half a century and he wasn’t born here. In today’s peripatetic world, that feat alone deserves recognition …
Gov. Gavin Newsom released his proposed fiscal year (FY) 2024-25 budget last week. Total expenditures will be nearly $291 billion, of which $208.7 billion will be the General Fund accounts. This is about $22.2 billion less than is available for the current fiscal year, which ends June 30. Throughout his news conference, Newsom stressed that…
Living Free Animal Sanctuary is hosting a tree planting Saturday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to noon.Participants, entering sixth grade or up, are asked to bring a shovel and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Any minors who wish to participate will work in a pair with at least one supervising adult.A waiver must be signed for…
In an early morning special meeting, a majority of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission approved an agreement between the district and Riverside County regarding the request for the county to advance some property tax revenue to the district. Approval of the tax advance was on the board of supervisor’s agenda for its Sept. 20…
Emergencies are usually an event or incident to which first responders go to a specific location or area. County Emergency Management officials have warned Hill residents of the possibility of flooding and debris flow from heavy rains ever since the Cranston Fire was contained. Unfortunately, where and when are unknowns. Unfortunately, until the rain starts…
Hill communities got a heavy dose of precipitation Tuesday and though the weather was cold, it wasn’t cold enough to snow.
