The Art Alliance of Idyllwild, a 501(c)(3) organization, has announced it will be donating more than $15,000 toward keeping art alive in Idyllwild. The proposed funding will further AAI’s purpose as a nonprofit, which is to “enhance and expand Idyllwild’s reputation as an art community, to support the achievement of artistic excellence, and to support…
65 years ago – 1950 Plans were set for a reforestation project along the highway near the dump. Idyllwild School children were going to assist in planting. 60 years ago – 1955 Throughout the holidays, carolers were traveling around the Hill in a horse-drawn wagon with tinkling sleigh bells. 55 years ago – 1960 Clearing…
Sheila, the border collie, has found the best home for her energy. She actually walked up to each ARF volunteer and offered a paw to say goodbye. What a love this girl is, and both smart and gorgeous. We will always love you, Sheila. And we can still visit her locally. Muffin, the maltese, has…
Harold G. Brock III, 48, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away at 2:50 p.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2015, at his residence in Anderson. He was born Thursday, Feb. 23, 1967, in Mountain View, California. Harold was a 1985 graduate of Hemet High School. He had attended Pacific University in Pacific Grove, Oregon. He worked in the…
State Sen. Jeff Stone (R-Riverside County) will hold a holiday open house from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, at his district office in Indio. Those attending are encouraged to bring unwrapped toys or non-perishable food items to be donated to Food in Need of Distribution (FIND) Food Bank, which provides services to…
The state budget, enacted in June, for the first time included nearly $400 million for an earned income tax credit for California residents. Last week, state officials announced availability, eligibility and how to obtain the credit. The state credit is in addition to the federal earned income tax credit. Gov. Jerry Brown estimated than nearly…
Post offices in Riverside and San Bernardino counties will be open Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24, and New Year’s Eve, Thursday, Dec. 31. Some post offices may shorten retail lobby hours on Dec. 24, but regular mail delivery will be unaffected by the change. Christmas Eve revised hours will be posted in advance at each…
The suspension of open burning and the closure of several hazardous fire areas has been revoked due to the wet fall and expectation of a wetter winter. Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins announced that these changes to previous proclamations were effective at 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 7. “Due to the increased relative humidity,…
A new candidate is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz for the 36th California House of Representative seat. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Dwight Kealy of Palm Springs announced his candidacy with a road trip through the district. At 7:30 a.m., he started in Blythe and traveled west and north finishing…
Whether or not property owners in County Service Area 36 participate in local recreation programs conducted by the county or stand under the occasional streetlight to appreciate its illumination, they are paying for both. Each year, CSA 36 property owners are billed $35 as part of their property taxes to fund both recreation and streetlights….
