Idyllwild Library staff is going back on June 15. The library will not be open to patrons for at least a week and there will be modifications. “Be ready for rules,” said Idyllwild Library Branch Manager Shannon Ng.   Staff will be at the library part-time beginning June 15 to get it ready, sanitizing and…

Wildfires are always on the mind of those who call California home. Last year was the worst fire season on record, surpassing previous devastating years. In January 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $1-billion budget to protect Californian’s from the devastation of wildfires. This is also known as the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. The…

Poll workers are needed at voting locations throughout Riverside County for the upcoming Nov. 8 general election. Poll workers may earn up to $125 as precinct inspectors or $90 as precinct officers. No experience is required and the Registrar of Voters office will provide the necessary training. Poll workers must attend a training class to…

‘Fire in Paradise’ film showing March 5 With the upcoming fire season approaching, the thought of a wildfire on the mountain is looming.   Cal Fire Battalion Chief Josh Bischof, of Menifee, grew up in Mountain Center. He started his career in the fire service at the age of 18 working for the U.S. Forest…