It wasn’t one of his better tournaments this year, scoring wise, but Brendan Steele kept composure and patience throughout. Sunday the Idyllwild native was two over par on the day, giving him a 1-over-par 69-72-74-74 — 289 for the tournament and finishing him in a tie for 45th. He did record four birdies Sunday, including…
“The smoke woke me up,” said Andrew Luke of the early morning of Friday, Jan. 30. “I walked out onto the deck off the upstairs bedroom and I could see the glow of the fire and could hear it below, the backdraft.” It was 2 o’clock in the morning and Luke screamed for help. He…
Lawler Lodge, a few miles north of Idyllwild, has been recommended for designation as a Riverside County historical landmark. In November, Keith Herron, resources bureau chief and county historic preservation officer, made the presentation to the County Historical Commission, who recommended the designation to the Board of Supervisors. It was on the board’s agenda for…
For the federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2015, President Barack Obama has requested a $6.5 billion budget for the U.S. Forest Service. This includes $700 million of mandatory funding and a new proposal for $850 million to supplement fire suppression costs. Without these two items, the president’s request is $4.9 billion, $130 million less…
Idyllwild resident Robert Dunn looks over his Suburban after a collision with a Toyota 4Runner about 11:45 a.m. Sunday in front of the Nature Center on Hwy. 243. Dunn’s classic car sustained major damage to the front end.
They weren’t all troubles. Brendan Steele took time out to show appreciation to one in our country’s service. But the Torrey Pines South Course took a bite out of Steele today, Saturday. Despite his best efforts, he could muster only a 2-over-par 74, which puts him 1-under par for the tournament in a tie for 46th…
At its final meeting Friday, Feb. 6, the Parks Forward Commission will review its final report and recommendations for the future management of the state park system. Collectively, the numerous recommendations will result in a fundamental transformation of the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The commission recognizes that change requires planning and needs time;…
My wife and I will be moving off the Hill this summer to live closer to family, so change is in order. At our January meeting, the board elected Chris Kramer as the new president of the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, and Norm Walker as the new first vice president. Both Chris and Norm…
Last week was an opportunity for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District officials to review their current-year budget. During the first six months of 2014-15, IFPD’s expenditures exceeded its revenues by nearly $285,000. But thanks to a windfall of about $50,000 this year, the commission projected a $30,000 net income by June 30. The additional expected…
Idyllwild’s Lauren Salter, an international skeleton competitor, has had an exceptional season. With four silver and three bronze medals, this may be her best showing since becoming a slider. But her coaches and teammates can only wonder what she could have achieved had she not incurred a serious injury nearly a year ago. Salter injured…
