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…
The County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the Pine Cove Water District’s board room. The committee will review the second-quarter revenue and expense report and the 2018-19 budget. Old business on the agenda includes the deck cost breakdown for the Pine Cove Fire Station, the status…
The terms of three members of County Service Area 36 Advisory Committee expired June 30, 2018, but no one noticed. Upon discovering that their terms had expired, Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s Legislative Assistant Opal Hellweg said the supervisor would reappoint those desiring continued service and would advertise for committee vacancies. The Board…
