Black History Concert at Idyllwild Arts: Jazz as democracy
By David Jerome
The Idyllwild Arts Academy Black History Concert on Saturday, February 21, was one to remember. The event began ahead of schedule when early arrivals to Lowman Hall were surprised by the entry of jazz program students in marching band garb performing “When the Saints Go Marching In” in New Orleans second line style. They led…
District money paid to family members or companies owned by family members of the general manager were approved at the May 20 Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Board of Directors meeting. The newspaper asked for the bids related to “repairs for heater and new duct work in shop” and “install new filter rack with upgraded…
The Nov. 5 Presidential Election ballot included ten statewide propositions. The Hill communities were divided in their support of the various propositions as they were for the elected officials. Statewide six of the propositions were successful. These were Propositions 2 and 4, bond measures for schools and environmental projects, Prop 3, the constitutional right to…
The lawsuit brought by Cal Fire and other plaintiffs in Riverside County Superior Court regarding the 2013 Mountain Fire has been set for an Order to Show Cause why some or all of the matter should not be dismissed following settlement. The hearing is set for Aug. 30, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 1 in…
Whether or not property owners in County Service Area 36 participate in local recreation programs conducted by the county or stand under the occasional streetlight to appreciate its illumination, they are paying for both. Each year, CSA 36 property owners are billed $35 as part of their property taxes to fund both recreation and streetlights….
The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) and Idyllwild Career Firefighter’s Association (ICFA) will go before the IFPD board of commissioners for approval.The ad hoc committee, made up of IFPD commissioners Rhonda Andrewson and Henry Sawicki, finalized the MOU with ICFA, recommending it for board approval.Below compares some items between…
Although fewer than 15 people attended the public hearing on Measure G, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commissioners fielded dozens of questions during the 90-minute session. Measure G, which the commission approved in April, authorizes increasing the current unit fee from $65 to a maximum of $130 annually. The money would be available for…
