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The graphic images and scary rhetoric in the media about Ebola can be stressful enough for adults, but imagine what it is like for youngsters, especially those who cannot understand much of what is being said about the illness. “The constant coverage can be alarming for adults and downright scary for children,” said Dr. Christopher…
Gov. Brown signs 2016-17 budget: $122 million in new spending
On Monday, June 27, Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. signed the legislative bill establishing the state budget for fiscal year 2016-17, which begins July 1. “This solid budget makes responsible investments in California and sets aside billions of dollars to prepare for the next recession,” said Brown in a press release. Total state spending is…
Lawmakers consider important statutes
The California Legislature is considering several bills that will have major consequences throughout the state and on the Hill. Assistance with dying The Senate approved a bill that would permit a terminally ill and medically competent patient to receive a prescription for a drug to aid in their death. There are several requirements, such…
Supervisors approve budget: Sheriff and DA will need more funds later
At the July 7 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted a budget for fiscal 2015-16. While the budget is currently balanced, several department heads, including the Sheriff and District Attorney, acknowledged that additional funding will be necessary before the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 2016). But the Board Chair Marion…
Dry and drier: forecast drought
The recent flurry of rain and snowstorms have not yet made a significant addition to the Hill’s water supply. Consequently, the drought is expected to enter its fourth-consecutive year. But the month of February did bring a milestone — the warmest February recorded. According to the National Weather Service, Idyllwild’s average temperature in February was…
Forest Service seeks public comments for land management plan amendment
Forest Service officials are seeking public comments on a proposed amendment to the land management plans for the four Southern California National Forests (the Angeles, Cleveland, Los Padres, and San Bernardino). The proposed amendment would modify existing land use zone allocations in selected inventoried roadless areas to include more back country non-motorized and recommended wilderness…