

MCFSC conducts brush abatement in Twin Pines
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State Sen. Bill Emmerson (R-23) has tendered his resignation effective Dec. 1, admitting to losing passion for the job. Emmerson had previously represented the Hill in the state Senate until last November’s elections implemented the 2010 redistricting. Idyllwild and other Hill communities are now within the 28th Senate District, but elections for even-numbered districts will be November 2014. Nevertheless, since his election to represent the new 23rd district, Emmerson said he…
Management of the Idyllwild Transfer Station has changed hands, as of Nov.1, with CR&R Inc. of Stanton buying the contract that Waste Management Inc. had with Riverside County. Some changes, such as eliminating or reducing some fees, are already under consideration or implemented. The county Board of Supervisors approved the transfer or sale of Franchise…
Progress on Idyllwild Water District’s new 300,000 gallon storage tank in the Toll Gate zone continues.
Idyllwild was the site of another “Occupy” event this weekend.
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station did not report responses for last week. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, March 20 to 26. Idyllwild • March 20 — Alarm call, 24000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled by deputy. • March 21 — Alarm…
9:00 a.m. update: Power appears to be restored for most Hill customers. Members of Anza Electric Cooperative received this message at 8:28 a.m. today: Systemwide power outage due to Edison issue. No ETA on power restoration yet. We’ll keep you posted. Thank you for your patience.