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LEAGUE SHOWS SUPPORT: Coaches, parents and players in the Town Hall Youth Soccer League stand with American Legion Post 800 members to show their support all season with a display of special “camo” jerseys. Photo by John Drake

Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, Dec. 27 to Jan. 2. • Dec. 27 — EMS call, provide advanced life support, 11:15 a.m. Cedar St.• Dec. 27 — EMS call, provide ALS, 1:31 p.m. Deerfoot Ln.• Dec. 27 — Public service assist, 5:11 p.m. S. Circle Dr.•…
The Sept. 18 meeting of the Fern Valley Water District Board ofDirectors was longer than the agenda implied. Director Mike LaFataraised several questions during the discussion of the July and AugustDistrict checks and payments. His principal concern related to the service contracts which GeneralManager Victor Jimenez purchased for the recently acquired new vehiclesand one of…
Joe Bressi (left) U.S. Forest Service Volunteers Association tower leader for Tahquitz and Black Mountain fire lookouts and Dan Roberts (right), a U.S. Forest Service volunteer, too, present Forest Lumber Manager Jim Adams (center) with thanks for his generous donation of the flagpole at the Black Mountain Fire Lookout and his ongoing support.
By David Jerome Correspondent Several local groups distributing free and low-cost food on the Hill received a set-back this week with news that they would not be receiving their usual distribution from the Western Eagle Foundation. Directors of these groups heard that Western Eagle Foundation has “lost a donor.” This has affected Mountain Communities Mutual…
On Wednesday evening, Aug. 3, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District election forum attracted more than 40 people to the Idyllwild Nature Center.
Last week’s Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting was notable for several reasons. But one was both sad, good and worthy. The board and the county recognized several important public servants who are departing the public sector. The Sheriff’s Department will lose several senior officials who have watched over this community. Foremost is Sheriff Stan…