Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday, Nov. 18, to Sunday, Nov. 25: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Nov. 19 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 20 — Public service, Idyllwild. Nov. 20 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 21 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 22 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 23…
The Fern Valley Water District board reviewed its draft audit for fiscal year 2012-13 at last week’s meeting, noting that property tax revenue resulted in increased assets. While not officially completed nor accepted, the board discussed the draft’s conclusions, which found the 2012-13 records were “in accordance with accounting principles.” At the end of the…
For the Idyllwild Arts & Entertainment Calendar, see “On the Town,” on page 14. Wednesday, Nov. 27 • dyllwild Rotary Club, 7:30-9 a.m. American Legion Post 800, 54360 Marion View Dr. • reekside Writers, 9 a.m.-noon. Call 951-659-2844. • Living Gracefully Without Pain, 10 a.m.-noon. Community Room, Idyllwild Library, 54401 Village Center Dr. • Spanish Class…
65 years ago – 1948 Directors of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce voted to “reforest” the San Jacinto Mountains with Sequoia Giganteas. 60 years ago – 1953 Idyllwild Beauty Shop advertised, “Fall tints for your tresses,” offering tint colors “maple red,” “oakleaf russet” and “alder grey.” 55 years ago – 1958 Dr. Max…
This Saturday, Nov. 30, is Idyllwild’s only movie theater’s grand opening
“We need to protect human life, property and critical natural resources,” San Jacinto District Ranger Arturo Delgado said, explaining the closure of nearly 16,000 acres for the next 12 months. According to Delgado, the area of National Forest Service lands the closure affects is less than 7 percent of NFS lands comprising the San Jacinto…
Last week, the Hemet City Council narrowly agreed to enter into negotiations with the Riverside County Fire Department to provide city fire services (prevention and protection). A final decision is still in the future and depends upon the outcome of these negotiations as well as further negotiations with the Hemet firefighters about several issues. The…
In 2014, the State Fire Prevention Fee will increase to $152.33 per parcel from the current rate of $150 per parcel. The increase is authorized by section 4212 of the public Resource Code, which states, “On July 1, 2013, and annually thereafter, the board shall adjust the fire prevention fees imposed pursuant to this chapter…
