I attended last week’s Governmental Affairs Day in Sacramento, speaking out to four elected officials on the propane issues we face on the Hill. The first was at the open mic following Santa Barbara Sen. Hannah-Beth Jackson’s address. I spoke up then because she serves on the Natural Resources and Water Committee. She expressed interest,…
A school bus caught fire, causing evacuation of students, at just before 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5, on Highway 74, at mile marker 54 below Mountain Center. According to a Cal Fire incident report, the Chino Valley Unified School District bus was on the side of the road showing smoke coming from the rear, with…
The County Service Area 36 Advisory Council, moribund for the last several years, will be reconvened as recommended by Riverside County 3rd District Supv. Chuck Washington. The council functions to advise the supervisor on matters concerning county-managed recreation and street lights in the CSA district. There are 10 applicants for the five open seats. Interviews…
With 10 months until the November election, Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz already has $1.5 million in cash. Two years ago, in anticipation of his challenge from former Assemblyman Brian Nestande, Ruiz had $1.2 million in cash. By the election, he had collected more than $3.4 million and spent about $3.1 million for his re-election. During…
Directors of the Fern Valley Water District have begun efforts to recruit a replacement for General Manager Steve Erler, who announced his intention to retire on June 30. At a special meeting, Friday, Feb. 5, the board and the Ad Hoc Hiring Committee discussed its strategy and process for soliciting applicants for its general manager…
Pete “Pedro” Anderson, a much-loved Idyllwild musician, storyteller and artist, died suddenly and unexpectedly from the rapid onset of massive pneumonia. According to his sister Sue Anderson, Pete had played local gigs only days before he died. Friend Rick Barker said he was in fine voice and ebullient spirits at a recent Higher Grounds engagement….
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild continues its rich program of events with “The Idyllwild Collection: Best in Show,” an open-to-the-public artist reception. The event, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, inaugurates the Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery at 54301 N. Circle Drive. Best in Show is the first major exhibit at the newly…
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On Tuesday, Feb.11, Riverside County 3rd District Supv. Chuck Washington asked his Board of Supervisors colleagues to approve the use of Community Improvement Funds to help two Idyllwild organizations — the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council and Idyllwild Rotary. MCFSC is the beneficiary of $5,000. Washington’s memo said the funds would “assist with low-income seniors…
Riverside County Executive Officer Jay Orr presented his dismal projections and tough budget recommendations for fiscal year 2016-17, which begins July 1, to the Board of Supervisors last week. Besides stressing the county’s expected costs will be significantly greater than its revenues, Orr urged the board to maintain the county’s reserve levels at a minimum…
