Gov. Gavin Newsom directed urban water supplies (UWS) throughout the state to adopt certain policies by May 25, 2022, to reduce water usage during the drought.Two of those guidelines are:“• Urban water suppliers shall submit a draft annual water supply and demand assessment, as required in Water Code section 10632.1, by June 1, 2022. The…
On June 14, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit on behalf of Inland Empire United (IEU) and six individuals, challenging the legality of the Riverside County redistricting plan. The plan was based on the 2020 Census results. The board of supervisors adopted it Dec. 21, 2021 and it was applied to the…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, June 20 to 26. • June 20 — EMS call, provide basic life support, 1:45 a.m. Delano Dr.• June 20 — EMS call, provide BLS, 10 a.m. Lake Ln.• June 21 — Public service assist, 10:50 a.m. Maranatha Dr.• June 21…
Officials with the San Bernardino National Forest raised the Fire Danger Rating Level to “Very High” on Tuesday, June 28. This change is based on prolonged hot and dry weather, below normal live and dead fuel moistures, and forest-wide severe drought conditions. As visitors are preparing to celebrate 4th of July festivities outdoors, the San Bernardino National…
Brendan Steele notched his seventh top-25 finish on the PGA Tour this season, posting an eight-under-par 68-66-69-69 — 272 at the Travelers Championship at Cromwell, Connecticut last week. Fifteen birdies against seven bogeys earned his third top-25 finish in a row and his eighth consecutive tournament without being cut.The Idyllwild native’s drives averaged 302 yards…
Think of Idyllwild and locals with jeans, T-shirts, fleeces, and any kind of hiking or running footwear might come to mind. But work through the dust and sweat, another vision of Idyllwild is revealed: beautiful and elegant local ladies.Proving this point will be Donna Elliot’s “Fashionable Idyllwild” portrait exhibition with an opening reception from 4…
The Michael Kabotie Lectures are named for artist Michael Kabotie (Hopi) who consulted with the Idyllwild Arts Native American Festival organizers for nine years until his passing in 2009. His work was grounded in the visual and musical rhythms of his tribe but was often compared to that of non-native artists including Picasso, Braque and…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats welcomed Cuddles and her litter of four.Phil: Holy catnip! These kittens are adopted so quickly.Harley: I know, right? Cuddles and her kittens just got here, and now they are almost all gone!Phil: Four of the five kittens are in their forever homes….
75 years ago – 1947It was announced that whoever was nearest the button would blow the fire siren daily at noon. No guarantee was made, however, that the timing would be accurate. 70 years ago – 1952Mike Dunn and Mac McCullog trekked 20 miles over Tahquitz and down into Palm Springs. 65 years ago –…
Several actions at Riverside County’s June 21 and 28 board of supervisors’ meetings focused on Hill organizations. Before the business portion of the June 21 meeting, 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington recognized both the Idyllwild Arts Foundation and Living Free Animal Sanctuary at the board’s rostrum. A week later at the June 28 meeting, the…
