The Fern Valley Water District board last Friday directed General Manager Victor Jimenez to invite multiple firms to bid on the planned replacement of pipeline along Upper Rim Rock and Dogwood roads later this year. Because the area is underlain with extensive rock and bedrock, Jimenez recommended working directly with El-Co Contractors of San Bernardino…

In Idyllwild, we have a beautiful balance of interconnected ecosystems. Animals and plant life blend together to keep the mountain thriving. Nonetheless, when one aspect of the forest is failing, its impact on the rest of the environment is significant. The California Mule Deer is one such animal that must be protected and maintained properly….

Riverside County Registrar of Voters Temporary Assistant Robert Hamzey said a team is at the Idyllwild Library from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday to accept early Gubernatorial Recall Election ballots in the upcoming election.A team also will be at the library from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday to Monday, Sept. 11…

Caltrans is alerting the traveling public that Southern California Edison has announced possible power outages for Public Safety Power Shutoff due to dry, hot and windy weather conditions and the potential for an elevated fire weather threat across the high desert region. The PSPS begins Thursday afternoon, June 20, and continues through Saturday, June 22….