
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Photo: Rescue near El Guapo Trailhead
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A man, possibly with a gun, was reported near the creek across from Idyllwild School at 2:45 p.m. according to a recorded message sent out to Idyllwild School parents and guardians. The school was placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. At around 3:18 p.m., the lockdown was lifted…
At 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, Riverside County Fire reported a fire at on Saunders Meadow Road dubbed the Saunders Fire. The fire is contained to the Idyllwild Transfer Station.
At last Wednesday’s finance committee meeting, Idyllwild Fire Capt. Mark LaMont described the budget preparation process and how different assumptions affect the budget request. In her introduction of LaMont, committee chair and Commissioner Nancy Layton said, “He is in the thick of it; officer development and the most cognizant of pay and payroll issues.” Beginning…
In 2014, the State Fire Prevention Fee will increase to $152.33 per parcel from the current rate of $150 per parcel. The increase is authorized by section 4212 of the public Resource Code, which states, “On July 1, 2013, and annually thereafter, the board shall adjust the fire prevention fees imposed pursuant to this chapter…
The Finance Committee of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District is planning to recommend details for a new tax measure to the district’s commissioners in November. While specifics on the amount to be requested were not available, the committee is preparing to justify and promote the idea. Committee Chair and Commissioner Nancy Layton said, “We have…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday, July 1, to Monday, July 7, 2014. Idyllwild • July 1 — Medical aid. • July 3 — Three medical aids. • July 4 — Rescue. • July 5 — Two medical aids. • July 5 — Rescue. • July 6 —…