Idyllwild Water District spread their regular meeting over two evenings,gaveling in briefly on Wednesday June 19, a holiday, then adjourning andreconvening Thursday. The sole item on the agenda was the theconsideration and approval of the employment agreement for a new GeneralManager, but the Thursday session was also.a standing room only send offfor interim GM Curt…
The Crier sat down with Chris Perreault to hear about the new VisitorsCenter in the center of town, next to the public restrooms and cappingthe Mile High Plaza shops. Shane Stewart built the space after therestrooms were installed by the county, demonstrating just how quicklyand inexpensively things can be done when locals do it themselves.Stewart…
The Crier spoke with Bella Gioeli, proprietor of Mountain Poppy Florals,as she approaches her one year anniversary at the Collective. “June 15thI opened. We are going to be having a special event for our one yearanniversary, I’m hoping to start an annual flower festival. This yearmight be the start of it.” Gioeli says there will…
Last week, Insurance Commissioner Richardo Lara released his plan toexpand homeowner fire insurance to areas threatened by high or very highrisk of wildfires. “Californians in every corner of our state are frustrated with outdatedregulations and desperate for change,” said Lara in his June 12statement. “Whether you live in the Sierra or the foothills, along thecoast…
The Board of Directors of Idyllwild Water District met on Wednesday,June 12. For a second week they discussed the budget and capitalimprovement plans for the coming financial year before approving them.They also revealed that they are very close to hiring a permanentGeneral Manager, one who seems “exceptionally qualified.” Last week the board was presented with…
Now that it’s snake season, it’s time to review some facts for residentswho may encounter these creatures close to home or on the trails. Wereached out to Idyllwild Nature Center Ranger Sonny Waldron. Waldronconfirmed that the only local snakes that pose a danger to humans arerattlers. “The only venomous snakes here in riverside county arerattlesnakes….
On July 1, Senate Bill 478, the “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden FeesStatute,” law goes into effect. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill inOctober. The law applies to the sale or lease of most goods and services that arefor a consumer’s personal use. The law does not apply to the purchase orlease of goods or…
Byron Mejia is the proprietor of Halcyon Beauty and Design, upstairs inthe Courtyard. Halcyon has several definitions that Byron found resonated with what he likes to create for himself and his clients. “It means calm, just chill, it also means nostalgia, the word came out inthe late 1800s.” Halcyon days are also prosperous and carefree.“Everyone…
The Idyllwild Soroptimists are having a new-member reception andinstalling their new president on Wednesday, June 19. SoroptimistInternational’s website tells us that the group “is a global volunteermovement with a network of just under 65,000 club members in 118countries. Advocating for human rights and gender equality…” We spokewith outgoing Idyllwild president Diana Kurr, and incoming presidentAlex…
The directors of the Idyllwild Water District met on June 5 for their Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Workshop for financial year 2024-25. The budget predicts, if all the CIP items are completed, a deficit of over $807,000 on the water side, and a surplus on the sewer side of $157,000, for a net deficit…
