Obituary Mitchell Ferrazzano 1959-2015 Mitchell Ferrazzano is survived by his mother, Joan, brother Michael, two nieces and three nephews. Mitchell loved almost everyone in Idyllwild. He loved taking Bear everywhere. Bear was his best friend. Bear lives in Del Dios with his Godmother, Rainey. Mitchell was a chef and loved feeding people. He tried to…
Obituary Pastor Kristeen Bandelin, Th.D. 1957-2015 The Body of Shiloh Christian Ministries joins other Idyllwild residents to mourn the loss of our beloved and anointed Pastor, Wife, Mother, Daughter and dear friend to so many. Kristeen was born in Attelboro, Massachusetts, on July 29, 1957, the fourth of eight siblings. She left for her eternal…
The California State Senate may increase the number of county supervisors from five to seven for counties with populations greater than 2 million, including Riverside County. Later this month, the California Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Constitutional Amendment 8, which the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee approved in early July….
By Chris Kramer Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council President A couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed a weekend rain, a nice change from our dry year thus far. Plants and trees always seem to perk up after a good soaking. As I write this, the forecast is a chance of thunderstorms and rain for the…
Last week, Jack and I visited Monterey for the California Newspaper Publishers Association’s quarterly meeting. He and I serve on a committee and I serve on two boards, chairing one. After Friday’s meetings, we spent the weekend exploring, whale watching from our inn and eating incredible meals of fresh and luscious seafood, such as sand…
On Friday, Aug. 7, the Superior Court in Sacramento will begin proceedings on the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association’s lawsuit opposing the State Responsibility Area Fire Fee. The initial filing in October 2012 was a class-action motion to which the state objected. Nearly three years later, this hearing will determine whether the litigation can continue as…
Editor: One more thing for the flying public to worry about: drones. It’s bad enough that we, the flying public, get to worry about terrorism, tired crews, weather and mechanical malfunctions, now we get to worry about drones. Many years ago, when I was a flight instructor and an air-taxi operator, kids would fly their…
Editor: Why should Pine Cove homeowners and water-rate payers continue to subsidize the activities of Mile High Radio Club, a private club not generally accessible to Pine Cove homeowners (speaking as a former MHRC board member), and MDP/IFPD? It’s time MHRC paid their fair share. Repeater/antenna access, building infrastructure, security, surveillance, electrics and communications fees…
The American Red Cross, with the help of several local agencies, including the Idyllwild Fire Department, offered free installation of smoke alarms and tested the batteries of installed fire alarms throughout Idyllwild and Fern Valley this week. American Red Cross has been offering this program across the country. The goal is to reduce fire deaths…
On Friday, with numerous wildfires burning thousands of acres in Northern California, Gov. Jerry Brown proclaimed “… a state of emergency in California due the wildfires burning throughout the state.” The declaration mobilizes the California National Guard for disaster response and relief efforts. Also, all state agencies will be available, if necessary, to support the…
