PHOTOS: This week in Idyllwild: June 9, 2016
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Obituary: Steven R. Carter 1943-2016
Steven R. Carter (aka Carter) passed away at the age of 73 from a long battle with COPD on Friday, May 27, 2016. He was born in Muncie, Indiana, on Jan. 28, 1943, to Beulah and Delbert Carter. His parents moved him and his older brother, Michel, to California where they ultimately settled in Pico…
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Electric bills will have changes: Small changes now, more next year
Another portion of the electric rate changes the California Public Utilities Commission adopted in July 2015 will be seen on local Southern California Edison bills this month. SCE’s residential rates moved from four to three tiers on June 1. However, the impacts of this change will be relatively small. Edison expects residential rates to remain…
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County to increase time for decisions regarding noisy animals
At its June 7 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors was to consider an amendment to the current ordinance regarding noisy animals. Ordinance 878 addresses disturbances, which may be caused “by excessive, unrelenting or habitual noise of any animal” and are “disruptive of the public’s peace and tranquility, and represents an unwanted invasion of…
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Steele withdraws from St. Jude to prepare for U.S. Open
If you follow native Idyllwilder Brendan Steele on computer or cell phone, you may be wondering why he is not in the field for the FedEx St. Jude Children’s Hospital Classic, as we earlier indicated. The reason is that after last Friday afternoon (when Brendan was required to sign up for this week’s St. Jude),…
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News of Record: June 9, 2016
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls Monday to Sunday, May 30 to June 5. Anza • June 4 — Medical aid. Idyllwild • May 30 — Smoke from barbecue, tar kettle. • May 31 — Dispatched & canceled en route. • May 31 — Medical aid. • June 1 —…
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June proclaimed Great Outdoors Month
June is Great Outdoors Month in California following Gov. Jerry Brown’s proclamation on Wednesday, June 1. In the proclamation, Brown highlighted just a few of the outdoor opportunities available in the state. “From mountain trails in the High Sierra to a coastline that has captured the hearts of millions, Californians benefit from unparalleled opportunities to…
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Fern Valley Water manager to retire within weeks: Steve Erler has 22 years at district
After more than 20 years with Fern Valley Water District, of which he was general manager for 18 years, Steve Erler is floating off into the sunset. Erler finishes his FVWD career on Thursday, June 30 and begins retirement Friday, July 1. Not a rambling or garrulous speaker, Erler simply described his career in these…
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Local resident Mary Lehman returns from Greek refugee camps: Her second trip as a volunteer medic
Local resident and attorney Mary Lehman has a busy life and career. But it is not too busy for her to lend her skills as a volunteer emergency medical technician to the escalating refugee crisis in Europe. Last November, Lehman went to the Greek island of Lesbos, just off the Turkish coast. She had read…
