IWD aware of the problem back in September Last week, the Idyllwild Water District announced that the chlorine needed to remove iron and manganese from its well waters has created an excess of potentially dangerous byproducts. Sometimes the chlorine in the water also interacts with naturally occurring organic matter and produces these byproduct chemicals. The…
The lawsuit brought by Cal Fire and other plaintiffs in Riverside County Superior Court regarding the 2013 Mountain Fire has been set for an Order to Show Cause why some or all of the matter should not be dismissed following settlement. The hearing is set for Aug. 30, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 1 in…
Despite vehement opposition from several Pine Cove speakers The Idyllwild Water District’s Consolidation Committee held its first public meeting Monday night and, despite the stern warnings from Pine Cove residents, it will not be the final meeting either. Chair Peter Szabadi acknowledged that the committee did not have a plan with steps or goals to…
Singer and bandleader Ginger Pauley does not just perform popular music of the flapper and big-band eras, she embodies the style, elegant insouciance and zest of those popular periods. She is, to quote a popular catch-phrase of the times, the “Bee’s Knees.” She brings music of the ’20s and ’40s to her appearance on Thursday,…
As a special treat to the community, “The Idyllwild Summer Concert Series has added a ninth concert this summer,” Ken Dahleen, series producer, announced last week. “John King and Change Required will perform on Friday, Aug. 24.” Just as the last concert of the 2017 ISCS, this will be a dance party dedicated to all…
Effective Monday, July 16, San Bernardino National Forest officials are implementing elevated fire restrictions. In light of conditions and recent fire activity, the decision is based on national level fire activity, local fire activity and the availability of firefighters for response. Until further notice, the following restrictions will be in effect: * No campfires or…
The Consolidation “Sub-Committee” of the Idyllwild Water District has scheduled its first meeting for 6 p.m., Monday, July 16. The meeting will be in the District’s boardroom. The only item on the agenda is a discussion “regarding approaches to consolidation, merger and cooperation among the three public water districts…” These are Idyllwild, Fern Valley and…
Once again, the Pine Cove Property Owners Association has bestowed its largesse throughout the Hill community. At its July 7 meeting, PCPOA President Marlene Pierce, with the help of her board, distributed 12 checks, totaling almost $7,000, to local groups and individuals. The last year that PCPOA selected a dozen recipients was 2015. The largest…
Concerned about increased commercial air traffic over the Hill, and wanting to preserve peace and tranquility in the San Jacinto Mountains, several residents have formed a coalition to fight the “Southern California Metroplex — NextGen” — the Federal Aviation Administration’s new procedures for airport arrivals and departures in Southern California. Their organization — Quiet Skies Idyllwild…
Editor: Our Pine Cove Property Owners Association has a current membership of about 700 residents. At the recent July 7 PCPOA meeting, the proposed combination of the three Idyllwild-area water districts was discussed. In a report presented by Jerry Holldber, manager of the Pine Cove Water District, PCWD customers were previously polled for their opinion….
