PHOTOS: First snow of winter season blankets Hill
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Caltrans announced today that it expects to access to Lake Fulmor within two to three weeks on Highway 243 from Idyllwild, according to Shane Massound, public information officer for Caltrans. The estimate for use of Highway 74, west to Hemet, is currently six weeks. When this is available, escorts vehicles will lead traffic between 4…
Idyllwild Water District Director Geoffrey Caine has submitted his resignation effective March 1. With much regret, Caine said health problems are taking longer to improve than he wished and are forcing his departure from the board. In his letter, he wrote, “This is very disappointing. I wanted to become a director in part to help…
RivCoReady public safety officials monitoring the Cranston burn areas are expecting that, based on National Weather Service reports, “it does not appear that rainfall will be sufficient to cause debris flows.” Officials will continue to monitor weather impacts.
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) board of commissioners meeting was held on June 30. All commissioners were present, either physically or via Zoom. Former IFPD Commissioner Larry Donahoo resigned for personal reasons effective at the end of the May board meeting. The IFPD board named Donahoo’s replacement after reviewing resumes from candidates that…
… And a drumroll, please! The Town Crier is proud to announce the 2020 Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award nominees. They are Robert “Bob” Romano, Mara Schoner and Mark Yardas, and Stephanie Yost. Please keep the following in mind when you vote: The individual should have demonstrated a tangible, perhaps physical, effect on the community….
Kevin Brennan, wildlife biologist for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, was called out last week to remove two deer killed on the Hill when vehicles hit them. But when he arrived at the scenes, both deer had been taken by unknown individuals. Brennan said removing a road-kill deer is a citable offense. He…
