At its May 11 budget workshop, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors reviewed the current budget and discussed the potential deficit projected in fiscal 2015-16, which begins July 1. The next day, it approved the rates to be charged to county cities that contract for Sheriff’s Department services. While the fiscal problems at the county’s…
Joshua Tree National Park announced that effective June 1, park fees will increase. These increases come after extensive civic engagement from Oct. 21 to Nov. 22, 2014, and a high level of support from federal, state and county stakeholders, as well as commercial operators. Outreach included radio broadcasts, town hall meetings, local community events, print…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, May 11 17. Idyllwild • May 11 — Dispatched & canceled en route, Temecula Dr., 10:21 p.m. • May 12 — Walk-in medical aid, 11:52 a.m. • May 13 — Medical aid, Idyllmont, 11:19 a.m. • May 13 — Medical…
The family of James Bachmann, 12, expressed gratitude to all who contributed to and participated in the Saturday, May 16, benefit golf tournament. Organized by James Wiesen and his wife, Michelle Adler, Idyllwild School teacher, the tournament, held at the Golden Era Golf Course in San Jacinto, attracted more than 50 golfers and raised more…
Editor: Wednesday, May 13, 2015, there was a Fire Fee telephone Town Hall featuring Diane Harkey California State Board of Equalization, who discussed the status of the California Fire Prevention Fee lawsuit that seeks to recover the fees landowners of Idyllwild have paid for fire protection that they already have paid for through their fire-district…
Hill businesses and institutions that will be closed Monday, May 25, to observe Memorial Day are: • Area post offices • BBVA Compass Bank • Fern Creek Medical Center • Fern Valley Water District • Hemet Unified School District • Idyllwild Health Center • Idyllwild Library • Idyllwild Water District • Pine Cove Water District…
The Fern Valley Water District postponed its review of water rates and charges again. President Robert Krieger hopes to bring a report to the board at the June meeting. The directors did review a proposed 2015-16 budget and also expect to adopt it at the next meeting. The proposed budget for next fiscal year, which…
Poppy has been adopted. Yay, for finding your forever home. Introducing the survivors from Highway 243: Catnis, the Maltese, Peeta the brown and white, and Rue, the Chihuahua-mix. For days the community and animal control tried to capture these three from the highway. Patience from our Hill community finally won out. They are now safe…
The Idyllwild Water District is also considering a rate increase later this year. Last Friday, its Rules and Regulations Committee met to discuss several changes to its water policies, including possible rate increases. Should the district go to Stage 3 water conservation, the tiered rate structure may need to be modified, and the committee, composed…
