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Monday’s snow left about an inch or two of snow on the Hill. Roads were clear and easily passable early Tuesday morning. Photo by Cid Castillo

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By David JeromeCorrespondent A new state law, SB1383, mandating separation of compostable (“organic”) waste by homes and businesses, takes effect Jan. 1, but it is unlikely to affect Idyllwild. The law includes a number of exemptions jurisdictions (counties and cities) can apply for, including one for areas above 4,500-foot altitude. County officials are expected to…
The Hill’s three water districts — Fern Valley (FVWD), Idyllwild (IWD)and Pine Cove (PCWD) — and some Idyllwild Fire Department (IFD)firefighters combined forces last week to perform some fire hydrantrepair. All who participated thought it went well and bodes well forfuture cooperation among the four local districts. “It was great training and good to get…
from CHP The California Highway Patrol is reporting that Highway 74 west of Cahuilla Way is closed to to a big rig and road hazard. The closure came at 12:37 p.m. Monday.
Idyllwild Middle School students announced their awards to five local groups whose efforts will enhance the community and activities for middle school students.
CAL FIRE Unit Forester Chief Gregg Bratcher delivered some good news — federal grant extensions — and some bad news — more Goldspotted oak borer infested oak tree …
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District believes the Riverside County Fire Department is doubling the cost of its dispatch contract and authorized Fire Chief Patrick Reitz to open negotiations with the county. In addition, the Fire Commission asked Reitz to redraft a request for proposal to entertain competitive bids from other dispatch entities. “The change in…