Genevieve Eola (Moody) Skiles passed on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at the Redlands Community Hospital. She was 95. She is now with her husband of 65 years, the Rev. J. Warner Skiles Jr., and her granddaughter Elizabeth Bucha. She is survived by her four children, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren, with one on the way….
(This story is taken from a Riverside County press release.) Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins received approval from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to close seven hazardous fire areas throughout the region on June 6. The closures will remain in effect until further notice in the following areas: • Avery Canyon…
This past Friday kicked off a weekend full of live art in Idyllwild hosted by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild. During the Friday live painting demonstration, Richard “Rich” Stergulz, owner of The Green Art House in Bonsall, shared a wealth of information with more than 40 attendees at the Grand Idyllwild Lodge. An Illinois native…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats learned about the German Shepherd Baron. Bobbie: I have adoption news! Anabel: Oh boy! I love adoption news! Bobbie: Two of the puppies, Sheldon and Penny, are in their forever homes. George: That’s great news, Bobbie, but have you heard we have a new…
The Rev. Sharon Hudson, regional support coordinator of the Centers for Spiritual Living, will be coming to Idyllwild on Sunday, June 25, for the ordination of the Rev. Helen Henderson. Before becoming eligible for ordination, Henderson had to complete at least 6,000 hours of active service as a licensed minster and pass a review by…
65 years ago – 1952 MGM was filming “Desperate Search” around Lake Hemet, starring Jane Greer, Howard Keel and Keenan Wynn. The company headquartered at the Idyllwild Inn. 60 years ago – 1957 Camping limits were put on state and county campgrounds in Idyllwild due to the increasing number of visitors. 55 years ago –…
U.S. Forest Service and Cal Fire firefighters responded to a report of a vegetation 1 mile up Bee Canyon Road on the west side of Bee Canyon at about 2:15 p.m. Tuesday. First on scene reported the fire was 1 to 2 acres in light to medium fuels and traveling at a low to…
At the request of directors, the Idyllwild Water District will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, in the IWD boardroom. Directors requested the meeting to review issues on which they are scheduled to vote on Wednesday, June 21, so as to be better informed before voting. On the properly noticed agenda,…
(This story was taken from a USDA press release.) U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and Interior Secretary Ryan K. Zinke joined forces in Boise, Idaho, last Friday at the National Incident Fire Command Center for a tour and briefing on the upcoming wildfire season. Following the events, the secretaries sent a memorandum to…
(This story is from a California News Publishers Association release.) On Tuesday, May 30, the California Assembly overwhelmingly approved a measure that would impose fines on agencies that knowingly violate the California Public Records Act. AB 1479 by Assemblyman Rob Bonta (D-Alameda) would give courts the power to charge a government agency up to $5,000 for delaying or…
