Panel releases new political district maps
Surprisingly, Idyllwild is placed in an assembly district that is aligned north to south, rather that to the east or west of the mountain.
Author: JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
ICRC president says she’s moving forward
“His [Bill Brown, County Service Area operations manager for Riverside County’s Economic Development Agency (EDA)] accusations were not very strong,” said Dawn Sonnier, Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) president. Sonnier had been through a turbulent month and stressful week as the County Service Area (CSA) 36 Advisory Committee held a special meeting Wednesday, to hear…
Tea Company Cubs upset Forest Lumber in extra innings
In what may be the last softball game of the Adult co-ed season, the Idyllwild Tea Company Cubs beat Forest Lumber
Supervisor Stone addresses concerns about recreation in Idyllwild
Thursday afternoon, July 28, several local citizens approached 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone, who was in town for his monthly meeting with Hill residents, to discuss the county’s decision to cancel its recreation management contract with the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC). Stone agreed to meet with them later that afternoon and at about 4:30…
Locals speak out about recreation at CSA 36 meeting
UPDATE: Aug. 2, 2011, 12 p.m.: Bill Sanborn, HUSD Trustee, said Tuesday afternoon that he expected the new contract to be approved at the Tuesday evening meeting. After three and half hours, the community’s appetite for discussing recreation management was finally sated. Still many left with a disagreeable taste in their mouths. More than 80…
Thom Wallace joins CSA 38 board
Editor’s note: Thom Wallace is the newest member of County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove). Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone recommended his appointment, which the full board approved at its July 12 meeting. Wallace is a former high school teacher and was chairman of the history department for 18 years. This interview occurred on Friday,…
Fire fee already in jeopardy
The recently enacted $150 state fire protection fee will not be implemented for several months; nevertheless, it is already attracting considerable opposition that is starting to take shape in multiple forums — the voters, the Legislature and, eventually, the courts. The first formal action was the submission of a proposed referendum to eliminate the fee….
Idyllwild Water has net income for 2010-11
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) finished fiscal year 2010-11 with a combined (water and sewer) net income of nearly $100,000. Auditor-Controller Jim Ludy reported the preliminary final figures to the board at its Tuesday, July 19 meeting. While the operating budgets for both the water and sewer programs saw expenses exceed revenue, the non-operational revenue…
Expect traffic delays on South Circle Drive
The Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) will be installing a new water main line on South Circle Drive from Fern Valley Road to Marian View Drive and is asking drivers to expect delays from August through mid-October. FVWD’s contractor will be working from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday. The district also asks…
Two fires alert Idyllwild over weekend
Two fires, one near and the other in San Diego County, affected Idyllwild last week. About noon Thursday, July 21, a wildland fire broke out in Anza. The Pony Fire burned nearly 35 acres, but was contained by 8:30 p.m. the same day, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The fire was located near…