Although not $1 of the controversial Fire Prevention fee has been collected, Gov. Jerry Brown has plans for spending $50 million from that fee this fiscal year and $84 million in fiscal 2012-13. This year, $50 million of funds will supplement the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection’s (CAL FIRE) regular budget. Collections are…

Public apathy supported Idyllwild Water District directors’ decision to increase their compensation for attendance at last week’s meeting. One person — Steve Moulton — attended the Oct. 16 public hearing on the proposed increase to $100 per board or committee meeting from the current rate of $50. The current rate has been in effect since…

The American Legion Post 800 has its annual free Thanksgiving meal from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Anyone who needs to be with others and to enjoy a hot cooked dinner of turkey and trimmings is invited to Post 800 at 54360 Marian View Drive. The following day, the Rotary Club’s annual event (except for…

On Feb. 15, the Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) Board of Directors held its second meeting of 2024. While lasting more than hour, no action needed to be taken. The meeting began with a brief discussion of FVWD’s participation in the recent meeting, organized by the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD), to discuss the creation…