Each winter since 2017, huge numbers of off-Hill visitors have driven to Idyllwild at the first signs of snowfall. With few public snow-play areas, visitors poured into neighborhoods, especially Fern Valley, seeking snow in which to play. The previously unseen numbers of snow visitors overwhelmed Idyllwild’s infrastructure, causing dangerous traffic jams on two-lane roads, obstructing…
“The community loves the department, “ said Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commissioner Rhonda Andrewson at the end of the commission’s workshop to discuss a parcel fee and tax measure last week. “We are all in agreement we want and need a measure.” Commission President Jerry Buchanan then directed the fire staff, Chief Patrick Reitz and…
Inclement weather continues through the second week of 2019. While some snow fell at higher elevations last week, Saturday brought some brief and light snowfall to Idyllwild. Total precipitation through Sunday was not heavy, but more rain and possibly snow were forecast for Monday evening. Two more warmer rainstorms were forecast for the middle to…
The day after his inauguration and accompanying celebrations, Gov. Gavin Newsom visited a fire risk area and met with emergency management officials as he signed two executive orders addressing wildfires and disasters. One of the changes he directed his emergency management and fire officials to address is the social vulnerability of populations living in fire…
In the posted agenda for the Idyllwild Water District’s Jan. 16 meeting are the items for hiring the new general manager, Michael Creighton, and a chief operation officer, Joel Sears. Creighton has worked at Mt. San Jacinto College as a water technology instructor. His salary will be $104,833 annually. Sears was hired to fill the…
Not only is the Hill subject to planned power shutdowns in case of emergencies such as fire or extreme weather, but due to equipment problems and maintenance, unplanned outages occur frequently. In December, Southern California Edison, which provides electricity to the Hill, shared this message with local customers: “We’re working hard to improve your experience…
Today’s scheduled meeting for Community Service Area 38 has been canceled. No new date has been set.
10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14: Associates of Idyllwild Arts Foundation meeting and Spotlight on Leadership 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 14: Ancient Fire Ancient Widsom, Spirit Mountain Retreat
In the posted agenda for the Idyllwild Water District’s Jan. 16 meeting are the items for hiring the new general manager, Michael Creighton, and a chief operation officer, Joel Sears. Creighton has worked at Mt. San Jacinto College as a water technology instructor. His salary will be $104,833 annually. Sears was hired…
The Saturday, Jan. 12 planned bald eagle counts in the San Bernardino National Forest, such as Lake Hemet, have been canceled. The government shutdown prevents the U.S. Forest Service from conducting these counts. The Forest Service will be “unavailable to host the count at U.S. Forest Service locations in Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead and Lake…
