There could be many reasons the federal court lawsuit stemming from the 2013 Mountain Fire was dismissed. Some of those reasons would be legitimate — “new evidence” justifying its dismissal in the interests of justice would be one. That’s the U.S. Attorney’s/Department of Justice (DOJ) full comment. We have no reason to doubt that it’s…
Campaign coffer exceeds $2 million The next presidential election will be Nov. 3, 2020. Presidential candidates are not the only politicians who need donations to run an effective campaign. Even members of the U.S. Congress, who finished one campaign less than a year ago, can barely enjoy and relax before preparing for the next election….
Incremental improvements — shorter waits, credit cards and more “I’m not naïve about the challenges at the DMV, its technology is Byzantine,” Gov. Gavin Newsom said at a July 23 press conference when he released a report from his Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Strike Team. DMV’s reputation has been declining for years. Long lines,…
There were two traffic incidents on hill roads over the last week, Officer Darren Meyer of the California Highway Patrol reports. At an unknown hour on Friday, Aug. 2, there was a hit-and-run on Pinecrest Ave. An unknown vehicle hit the front-end of an unoccupied silver 2011 328 BMW belonging to Laura Sherman of Idyllwild….
Fire restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest were elevated Tuesday, Aug. 6. Forest officials announce that the changes include limiting campfires to selected sites, increased restrictions on smoking and the prohibition of welding and other open-flame activities without the proper permits. “The wet winter has provided a very mild fire season on the forest…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Department responded to recently. • July 27 — Medical aid, 11:00 a.m. Hwy. 243. • July 27 — Medical aid, 12:08 p.m. Pinecrest Ave. • July 27 — Medical aid, 12:40 p.m. Double View Dr. • July 27 — Walk-in medical aid, 5:59 p.m. •…
Southwestern tribal climate change summit welcomes public The participating tribes of the second Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit, occurring Aug.13 to 16 on the Idyllwild Arts campus, happily welcome the public to the Tuesday, Aug. 13 “Celebrating Resilience” community gathering. This summit kickoff event will begin at 7 p.m. in William M. Lowman Concert Hall….
Brendan Steele could post only a 5-over-70-75 — 145 to miss the cut by nine strokes in last week’s Wyndham Championship in Greensboro, North Carolina. After scoring an even-par 70 in the first round, the 36-year-old Idyllwild native opened the second round with five straight over-par holes, including two doubles, which led to a devastating…
Zeus: So, it’s been kind of quiet around here. No cattery meetings! Heavenly Whiskers: You finally noticed! The reason we’ve had no meetings is because we’ve had no office cat. Sadie: Indie was adopted! Heavenly Whiskers: That’s right. The last two kittens were adopted just this last Sunday, and they went to the same home….
70 years ago – 1949 The Women’s Guild of the Community Presbyterian Church was raising money via bake sales for a new roof for the manse. 65 years ago – 1954 Barbara Wilson was honored at a community bridal shower at the Idyllwild Inn. Her marriage to Bud Hunt was scheduled for Oc tober. 60…
