I have to admire one local board member who, following my criticism of his board’s actions in last week’s column, actually came into my office open-minded to learn what he could to better understand the Brown Act concerns I pointed out. Rarely, in all these years of writing about open government laws — both the…
Cautious about new program funding No new programs, concern about future recession, and care for the poor and low-income were the primary themes last week of Gov. Jerry Brown’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018-19, which begins July 1. The governor proposed spending $131.7 billion in general funds, which is 4.1-percent greater than the current-year…
The Riverside County budget beyond fiscal year 2017-18 appears to be in a very precarious position. Any major and unexpected budget expense may have dramatic effect on the county’s reserves. While the Board of Supervisors is trying to protect its goal of a minimum of $150 million in reserves, county Executive Office Jay Orr and…
Russell Kenneth Lawler passed away Wednesday, Jan. 3, at age 84. He is survived by his wife Judith Ann, son Michael of Pasadena, daughter Carie of Berkeley and five grandchildren. Russ was born in San Francisco, grew up in Salinas, and played basketball in high school and through college at Stanford University. He continued his…
Douglas Kincaid, 69, passed away calmly Wednesday, Dec. 13, in the home of his best friend after a long fight against cancer. In the many weeks prior, he was surrounded by his family and close friends. Doug was a resident of Idyllwild for 36 years and was known for his love of family, fun and…
Ruby Allene Curtis passed away Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2017, at the age of 77. Ruby was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri Feb. 29, 1940, to Albert and Leatha Patch. She relocated with her family at the age of 9 to California, eventually moving to Hemet in 1980. Ruby worked as a nurse’s aide and enjoyed…
A Pine Cove meeting created frustration last week when the Riverside County representatives did not have adequate budget details to explain which projects were included the budget for fiscal year 2017-18 and the final expenditures for last year. Pine Cove’s County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee met Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 10; this was its first…
Joel Palmer announces plan to resign as director Despite good news about its water supplies and budget resources, the Pine Cove Water District directors ended their Jan. 10 meeting on a sad note. Director Joel Palmer announced his resignation from the board for a health reason. His last day as director is Jan. 31. His…
Volleyball Town Hall Director Bob Lewis gave this report on recent Co-ed Adult Volleyball games. Games • Monday, Jan. 8, Silver Pines beat Wilson Woodworking 3-2. • Tuesday, Jan. 9, Idyllwild Inn beat Perez 3-0. • Wednesday, Jan. 10, Idyllwild Garage beat Perez 3-1 • Thursday, Jan. 11, Silver Pines beat Idyllwild Inn…
Brendan Steele goes into this week’s CareerBuilder Challenge in eighth place on the FedExCup points list and in 46th place in the Official World Golf Ranking. The CareerBuilder is played on three different golf courses in La Quinta. Brendan’s tee times: Thursday, Stadium course #1 at 9:40 a.m.; Friday, La Quinta CC #10 at 9:10…
