

Mountain Disaster Preparedness members evaluate “Shake-Up”
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Following MDP’s Shake-Up 2, which took place Sept. 10, the group held an evaluation meeting Monday evening, Sept. 19. At the meeting were (back row) David Alt, Lou Padula, Annamarie Padula, Sherry Edwards, Doris Lombard and Dora Dillman; (middle row) Chic Fojtik, BJ Brix, Gigi Kramer, Ron Perry, Pamela Fojtik and Dorian Paul; and (front row) Bob Edwards, Maggie DiZinno, Steve Espinosa, Edith Brix and Francoise Figola. Photo by Veronica Alt, MDP Chair

The coming rain and snow storms may affect highways on the Hill. Caltrans has specifically identified SR 243 in both the Silver and Mountain fires areas, SR 74 desert area (Mountain Fire), and SR 74 in Falls Fire. Caltrans has completed emergency projects to make repairs on these routes for guardrail, drainage, slopes, and the…
Hurricane Norbert, which formed last week and evolved from a tropical storm into a hurricane on Sept. 3, moved north from Mexico and Baja along the California coast. As Norbert weakened, it drew significant moisture into the atmosphere and over the local mountains. The storm’s intensity varied through the local area and region. Sunday afternoon,…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, April 9 to 15. Idyllwild • April 9 — Suspicious person, N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • April 9 — Alarm call, N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • April 9 — Two hazard calls, 53000 block…
Last week was an opportunity for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District officials to review their current-year budget. During the first six months of 2014-15, IFPD’s expenditures exceeded its revenues by nearly $285,000. But thanks to a windfall of about $50,000 this year, the commission projected a $30,000 net income by June 30. The additional expected…
By Jack Clark Co-publisher and General Counsel We’ve seen a welcome increase in advertising lately, very much appreciated. Remember that since our entire circulation goes to readers who know and love Idyllwild, when you advertise in the Town Crier you are not paying for thousands upon thousands of wasted newspaper ads. They all go to…
To ensure that Idyllwild Fire Protection District ballots reach election officials in time to be counted in Tuesday’s election, voters should not return their ballots by mail after Wednesday, Aug. 21, according to Riverside County Registrar of Voters Kari Verjil. The mail ballot will be conducted completely by mail, so there will be no established…