Editor: The more I research the toxic effects of pesticides, food additives, GMOs and excitotoxins, the more I’m curious about the causes of some common ailments. I began thinking about arthritis. Some people have it worse than others, some not at all. I had no idea there are more than 100 different types of arthritis….
By JP Crumrine News Editor Cal Trans has announced plans for road work and maintenance over the next two weeks. This work will result in some lane closures and cautious driving. Paving will take place on both northbound and southbound Highway 371 from Highway 74 to Kirby Road, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.,…
Editor: This is what President Reagan said a few years ago. It is timeless and so true. Here in American, our daily lives evolve around it. Can you imagine not to have freedom? Freedom of speech, freedom of religions, just to name two. Without freedom we would not have the lifestyle we are living —…
I question whether Idyllwild Water District is truly serving, as well as accommodating, its customers. For the past six years, it has attempted to gain access to a well it drilled on Pine Crest private property — property that foreclosed after the well was drilled. Why IWD did not obtain an easement before it drilled…
Jake, a male Lab-mix, is a young, 3-year-old bundle of love. He is very calm, eager to please, extremely gentle, great with children and learning basic commands. We are presently introducing him to other canines, and training on leash. His human is unable to care for him because of medical issues. And they both feel…
While production at Fern Valley Water District fell nearly 8 percent during the first six months of 2015, General Manager Steve Erler expressed surprise that the level of the district’s wells continues to fall. He reported that the level for all the wells was lower in July. The observational well (outside the office) dropped nearly…
Idyllwild Water District remains in Stage 2 because the May and July rains have helped its wells, General Manager Tom Lynch reported to the directors Wednesday night, Aug. 19. “There is still no water in Foster Lake,” Lynch added. “But the Foster Lake wells are up a bit because of the summer rains.” He also…
Fire log Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, Aug. 17 to 23. Big Bear Lake • Aug. 23 — Forest, woods or wildland fire, 40000 block of Pennsylvania Ave. Idyllwild • Aug. 17 — Unauthorized burning, 54000 block of Hwy. 243. • Aug. 18 — Dispatched & canceled en…
Two of five squatter camps in Idyllwild, downhill of the bend on Highway 243 leading south out of Idyllwild, are seen in these photos. The camps are on 40 undeveloped acres owned by Charlene Lane. Penelope Smrz, a neighbor immediately adjacent to the 40-acre site, reported the encampments to both the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department…
The California Department of Water Resources has announced two new rebate programs to help Californians replace inefficient toilets and tear out water-guzzling lawns. DWR will oversee the two rebate programs, which provide a $100 consumer rebate to replace one old toilet per household and up to $2 per square-foot for lawn replacement. Californians may visit…
