Last week’s Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors vote for new rates in a special meeting occurred in apparent violation of the Ralph M. Brown Act, the state’s open meeting law. The vote was taken under the title “Discussion Items,” whereas in order to vote, the item should fall under IWD’s “Action Items.” Following…
A 32-year-old Idyllwild resident was convicted for two felony charges stemming from a fatal traffic collision in 2020. Victor Javier Sanchez was convicted for a total of 3 years and 8 months in state prison on felony charges of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and reckless driving causing bodily injury. Probbation was denied. At about…
By Jim CrandallPalms to Pines Golf Association Idyllwild’s Palms to Pines Golf Association played its regular monthly tournament at Hemet Golf Course Friday, March 17. In the A-flight, Gary Brown (course handicap 10) shot a net 75 for first place; Jim Crandall (11) shot net 77 for second; Henry Gutierrez (10) and Steve Olson (9)…
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors voted for new rates last Wednesday following a third water rate study presentation in a special meeting. Bartle Wells Associates’ Michael DeGroot gave the final presentation before public review to the board in public session. For water rates, he provided statistics on an 8% increase in rates….
Easter traditions return this weekend with the annual egg hunt and services dedicated to Christian religious resurrection beliefs. Beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 8, the Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) and Riverside County Parks are hosting an Easter egg hunt at the Idyllwild County Park regardless of snow, said ICC President Stephanie Yost. The address…
The winners of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema 2023, held March 7 to March 11, are: Animation: “Davey’s Lullaby” New Media: “Guri$$” Sound Design: Short or Featurette: “That’s Our Time”; Feature: “The Party” Golden Era Humanitarian Awards: Documentary: “Being Michelle”; Narrative: “Between The Medals” Music Video Awards: Best Music Video Song: “3 Tequila Floor”;…
Caltrans is requiring chains on Highway 243, Highway 371 and Highway 74 from Hemet to Palm Desert.
1956-2023 A Celebration of Anna Cooper Strong will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, and simulcast on Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/92337624889. In lieu of flowers, Anna’s family requests that you go for a ride/walk, to enjoy the beauty that fills each day. Anna Lorraine Cooper Strong…
1937-2023 It is with sadness we acknowledge the passing Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2023, of Diann Coate of Idyllwild. Diann was born March 4, 1937 to Raymond and Ruth Coate. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Marion Stamm, but leaves a beloved niece, Laura Alcala of Hawaii; two beloved nephews, Patrick Stamm of…
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