No mail delivery this Wednesday
All federal offices, including the Idyllwild Post Office and the Idyllwild Ranger Station will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 5, to observe a national day of mourning for former President George H.W. Bush.
Idyllwild News
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New BBVA ATM installed in bank building
A new ATM has been installed in the Idyllwild branch BBVA Compass bank building in Idyllwild, replacing the Bank of America ATM previously in the same location. BBVA Branch Manager Jeri Sue Haney confirmed the new ATM was installed during the first week of November. “It makes it so much easier for us,” she said….
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Post Office burglary creates bank account problems
Last month, a burglary occurred at the Idyllwild Post Office, though postal officials would not elaborate about everything that may have been taken or even how it occurred. But one of the victims, Barbara Maring, wrote to the Town Crier about how the incident has affected her and her husband. They had written checks to…
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Learn about this winter’s planned prescribed burns
Community meeting Thursday, Nov. 29 Fire officials have scheduled a community meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Idyllwild Nature Center. Officials from various fire agencies will be present to discuss their plans for several prescribed burns on the Hill during the winter. The areas where the burns will occur are Stone Creek,…
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Recent fire calls relate to Cranston Fire
Months later, remnants can ignite Several times during the latest wind event, local fire departments were called out to Mountain Center. One of the calls was about midnight. Smoke was seen and it appeared that a fire was starting. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered patches of wood and duff causing the smoke and heating up. “These calls…
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IWD adopts new water-shortage policy
Water rates will increase with conservation The Idyllwild Water District directors adopted a new water-shortage policy and rate structure at their Nov. 21 meeting. The new policy defined five water-emergency stages (see accompanying table), customer responsibilities to conserve water during the various stages, and the authority to raise water rates during the three most stringent…
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Please renew your Memberships — and join if you haven’t already
By Jack Clark Co-publisher and General Counsel We currently have 39 more active Members than we had at the close of our Charter (1st) year less than three months ago. New Members are joining and charter Members are renewing. Advertisers are getting the idea, too. Business owners on the Hill are realizing that only advertising…
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News of Record: November 29, 2018
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Here is one of the calls Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire responded to recently. • Nov. 22 — Vegetation fire, morning. Mt. San Jacinto State Wilderness. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 18 to 24. Idyllwild • Nov. 18 —…
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Idyllwild grinding facility closed Mondays starting Dec. 1
The Idyllwild grinding facility will be closed Mondays starting Dec. 1 through April 30, 2019. Weekday operations will continue on Wednesdays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.). The facility will resume Monday operations on May 1, 2019. The facility is 1 mile south of the…
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Farmers Insurance honors Mountain Center resident
Shaelynn O’Brien of Mountain Center received a car from Farmers Insurance recently. She was one of four veterans and active-duty service members honored Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Farmers headquarters in Woodland Hills. Farmers teamed up with Caliber Collision to restore the vehicles and provide reliable transportation to the recipients and their families as part…
