JP Crumrine
Idyllwild Fire struggling with new financial system
In its first session of fiscal year 2016-17, which started July 1, the Idyllwild Fire Department’s Finance Committee had a nominal session. The five-member...
Second Mountain Center Market burglar sentenced
Ryan Mason was one of two men who pleaded guilty to burglary of the Mountain Center Market in September 2015. In March, he was...
IWD President seeks secret meetings
Acting Idyllwild Water Board President John Cook has taken the initiative to solicit his colleagues’ agreement to meetings violating the Brown Act, California’s open...
Idyllwild Water District board stalemates: Cook opposes filling vacancies for six...
On Thursday evening, Sept. 22, the first meeting of the remaining three directors of the Idyllwild...
Water usage jumps in Fern Valley
Water consumption increased significantly in the Fern Valley Water District during the July and August billing period. This year, FVWD customers used about 8.1...
IFPD tax advance before board of supervisors
In an early morning special meeting, a majority of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission approved an agreement between the district and Riverside County...
Fire officials still concerned about dying trees: Emergency warning system operational
Still in the middle of fire season, local fire officials were able to hold their quarterly Mountain Area Safety Taskforce meeting last week; however,...
Pinyon arson suspect committed to healthcare program
Traci Farley, charged with 13 counts of arson, was committed to the Liberty Healthcare program during proceedings Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Farley was arrested in June....
Marcus Green hearing moved to November
Marcus Green’s felony settlement conference on Sept. 16 was re-scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18.
Green, 51, of Thermal, was the driver of a car that...
MDP presents earthquake speaker: Southern California has multiple fault lines
Earthquakes are a major threat for Hill residents. Not only fire, but shaking ground can cause a significant emergency for those people living on...