Rocket over the Fairway Market in Idyllwild
A rocket passed over the Fairway market in Idyllwild. Jennifer Muir was able to capture the event in the attached video. IMG_0696
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No sign of Flying Squirrels in San Jacintos
By Debra Varnados Correspondent Preliminary results of a three-year study funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and conducted by scientists at San Diego’s Natural History Museum, show no evidence of the Southern California Flying Squirrel in the San Jacinto Mountains, leading to continued conjecture about the cause of their apparent disappearance and possible…
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Prepare and plan for a ‘next’ power outage
Many questions arose among local residents following the unexpected Dec. 7, emergency power outage. Due the high winds and numerous falling trees, Southern California Edison decided mid-day Thursday to shut off power to the Hill in order to avert any possible fire caused by down and sparking lines. Most people confronted the outage when lights…
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Creature Corner: December 21, 2017
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF welcomed a litter of three puppies to the ARF family. Little Girl: Wow, have I got lots of news, bigger than last week’s! Mr. Jingle: What could be a bigger deal than three puppies? Little Girl: Adoptions and a new canine ARF family member. Alvin: Please…
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Past Tense: December 21, 2017
70 years ago – 1947 Everyone was invited to the first Christmas party in Town Hall. Ernie Maxwell was master-of-ceremonies and Charles Kretsinger led the carol singing. 65 years ago – 1952 Sale of Buckhorn Ranch at Dutch Flats to the Reorganized Church of Latter-day Saints was announced. 60 years ago – 1957 Vandals shot…
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Chief Concerns: Preparedness & Readiness for a Wildfire — Part II
By John R. Hawkins Fire Chief & Operational Area Fire & Rescue Coordinator & William Weiser, Division Chief Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department Decks: Surfaces within 10 feet of the building should be built with ignition-resistant,* non-combustible or other approved materials. Ensure that all combustible items are removed from underneath your deck. Rain gutters: Screen…
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Stone drafting tax bill for California
In response to the proposed Republican “tax reform” bill currently in the U.S. Congress, State Sen. Jeff Stone has drafted a tax reform proposal for California. His bill is titled “Saving the Middle class Against Rising Taxes (SMART) Act” and has three major provisions. “Too many families have to choose between putting food on their…
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Idyllwild Film Festival moves to spring
Still growing, Savage says The ninth Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema will be March 6 to 11. The IIFC has moved from its original timing in early January to March. This will be a permanent switch, according to festival founder Stephen Savage. Several reasons contributed to the change in timing, according to Savage. Weather was…
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Pair of bald eagles still call Lake Hemet home
U.S. Forest Service volunteers saw two of the permanent bald eagles, still comfortable with their home on the shores of Lake Hemet, soaring over their water play ground and sharing a meal. Their buoyant and joyful behavior was described as “… a pair of courting adult bald eagles…” During the annual December bald eagle count,…
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Howard Jarvis to appeal dismissal of its fire fee suit
Last week, after Sacramento California Superior Court Judge Shelleyanne W.L. Chang dismissed its suit claiming the State Fire Prevention Fee was invalid, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association announced it plans to appeal that decision. “Dismissal of this case was an abuse of discretion and rewards the state for creating delay,” said HJTA’s Director of Legal…
