Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, June 13 to 19. • June 13 — EMS call, provide advanced life support, 12:30 a.m. Seneca Dr. • June 13 — EMS call, provide basic life support, 5:13 a.m. Strawberry Valley Dr. • June 13 — Medical assist, provide…
On Wednesday, June 15, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners held a special meeting with two duly-noticed action items for the board’s review, discussion and approval: an amendment to its Purchasing Policy followed by the purchase of a fire truck — both items proposed by IFPD Fire Chief Mark LaMont. At the time…
The boundaries of Riverside County’s five supervisorial districts have been challenged in litigation filed June 14. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the suit on behalf of Inland Empire United (IEU) and six individuals. The first hearing about the litigation will be Aug. 15 in Riverside. The suit alleges that the redistricting plan the…
Two California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) trout hatcheries in the Eastern Sierras are continuing to fight an outbreak of Lactococcus petauri, a naturally occurring bacteria that sickens fish. The current outbreak was first detected in April 2022. CDFW fishery managers announced this week that about 350,000 infected catchable rainbow trout are now showing…
Idyllwild’s synagogue, Temple Har Shalom, is welcoming a new rabbi. Rabbi Ilana Grinblat has led high holiday services for several years, including virtually during COVID, but will now be performing shabbat services regularly in person.Temple Board President Pat Schnetzer described how a community gathering for religious observances became a synagogue: “It started in April of…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, June 6 to 12. • June 6 — Public service assist, 7:31 a.m. Hwy. 74.• June 6 — Traffic crash with no injuries, 8:34 a.m. Hwy. 243.• June 6 — EMS call, transport person, 9:17 a.m. Maranatha Dr.• June 6 —…
Nestor Hernandez-Lopez of Idyllwild, has successfully completed cadet training at the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Academy. He is assigned to duty at the CHP’s Borrego Springs Area office. He was one of 128 graduates of the academy. Officer Hernandez-Lopez graduated from Hemet High School in 2008. He continued his education by obtaining an Associate of…
La Niña is expected to continue through 2022 and into 2023. The drought’s end is not in sight. Last week, state officials issued drastic limitations on water withdrawals from the San Joaquin watershed. But it is the middle of June and the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches. Our annual celebrations will offer some relief…
At 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 9, Riverside County Fire reported a fire at on Saunders Meadow Road dubbed the Saunders Fire. The fire is contained to the Idyllwild Transfer Station.
From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 11, COVID vaccinations for children and adults will be available at the Idyllwild Library. This opportunity also will be available Saturday, July 9.The clinic will have vaccines for children ages 5 to 11. An appointment is recommended.The child must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian;…
