Helping to protect Idyllwild from devastation are many local firefighters, from Idylwild Fire, Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service, San Jacinto Ranger District. Here are few:




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Helping to protect Idyllwild from devastation are many local firefighters, from Idylwild Fire, Cal Fire and the U.S. Forest Service, San Jacinto Ranger District. Here are few:




On Saturday, April 12, hikers, trail angels, and friends and family of Robert Budinski filled the main room at Silver Pines Lodge. Robert, who was known by his trail name “Ambassador,” passed away in April of 2024 while hiking on the north flank of San Jacinto peak. Members of Budinski’s family flew out to participate…
Legally recycling wastewater is now in Idyllwild’s future. At the May 20 meeting, Idyllwild Water District General Manager Tom Lynch announced that the State Water Resources Control Board is awarding the district slightly more than $2 million to construct a tertiary water treatment facility. Of the total $2,045,217 financing package, one-sixth ($306,687) is a direct…
As of press time, there are a total of 20 reported COVID-19 cases since the outbreak and one death reported for the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, according to the Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS) website. As of press time on Aug. 11, Riverside County has 43,376 confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are 824…
Editor’s note: The following are quotes from Administrative Law Judge Eric Sawyer’s opinion in his decision regarding the Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s termination of former Capt. James Reyes. Sawyer found the facts presented during seven days of hearings did not support Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz’s decision to fire Reyes. Throughout the opinion, Sawyer refers…
San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF) personnel began pile burning Monday, Dec. 30 at the Vista Grande station north of Idyllwild. Smoke and flames may have been visible to those on the mountain and in the San Jacinto Valley. The burning will continue through Tuesday, Dec. 31. One pile was burned initially to see if the…
The Idyllwild Historic Preservation District soon faces its first project to review. The renovation of the former Chinese restaurant Hidden Village falls under the auspices of the Local Review Board. The site is within the Idyllwild Historic District and the building contributes to the district’s creation, Keith Herron, County Historic Preservation Officer, told both the…