Consolidation committee seeks new name and intent The Idyllwild Water District held its regular September meeting last Wednesday, Sept. 19. But a local might have been confused by the number of Pine Cove residents attending. As the meeting began, more than 50 people were in the IWD boardroom, standing in the lobby or outside. In…
Annexation of properties into sewer system deferred General Manager Jack Hoagland told the Idyllwild Water District board that he has ordered equipment to eliminate the organic matter apparently in the district’s Foster Lake water. Once installed, this should result in reducing the disinfection by-products, which are produced from the chlorine’s interaction with the organic matter. “It…
A teenage boy was injured with a log splitter Saturday afternoon at Camp Ronald McDonald in Garner Valley. Cal Fire Engine 53 and Idyllwild Fire Department responded to the incident. When the first responders arrived on the scene, they were confronted with a victim suffering a partial amputation to his upper extremity. They called for…
A possible trial start date in the case against Marcus Green has been moved to Oct. 24. Green, 54, of Thermal, was the driver of a car that went over the side of Highway 74 in May 2016 and resulted in the death of a 5-month-old child. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office filed two…
By Andrew Smith, Federal Trade Commission, director, Bureau of Consumer Protection Gail Hillebrand, Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, associate director, Division of Consumer Education and Engagement Free credit freezes and year-long fraud alerts are here, started Sept. 21, thanks to a new federal law. Here’s what you should know: Security freezes, also known as credit…
While approving many bills recently, Gov. Jerry Brown did veto a few. Senate Bill 328, which would have limited the start of middle school and high school days to 8:30 a.m., was vetoed last week. In his message, Brown said, “This is a one-size-fits-all approach that is opposed by teachers and school boards. “Several schools…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Sept. 16 to 22. Idyllwild • Sept. 16 — Suspicious person, 4:32 a.m., 54000 block of South Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 16 — Alarm call, 11:26 a.m., Green Ave. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 17…
A special concert to benefit Idyllwild Fire Department following the Cranston Fire is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, at the fire station. The event is free to the public through donations are welcome. Entertainment includes Barnaby and Anne Finch performing “Hanky Panky,” music by Hank Williams and Bob Wills; and Lisa…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats and dog Tex once again discussed finding a forever family. Panther: Great news! Gather ’round everyone. Tex: Please say that someone is interested in taking me home. Please! Panther: Wish I could, but it hasn’t happened yet. But still, I do have some good…
Would use Prop 63 tax revenues to pay back homeless housing bonds Proposition 2, on the November ballot as a legislatively referred tax statute, proposes to ratify already-approved issuance of $2 billion in revenue bonds for homelessness prevention housing for persons in need of mental health services. Because the bonds are to be paid back…
