The Nov. 5 Presidential Election ballot included ten statewide propositions. The Hill communities were divided in their support of the various propositions as they were for the elected officials. Statewide six of the propositions were successful. These were Propositions 2 and 4, bond measures for schools and environmental projects, Prop 3, the constitutional right to…
Motorists who travel highway 74 to Palm Desert have recently found themselves running a gauntlet of potholes and debris from attempted repairs. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, many motorists suffered flat tires there. Locals have noted repair work for several months, but take issue with the results, and one has started a petition to bring…
When dealing with the expected annual presentation of the musical capabilities of Idyllwild Arts Academy students, one is always aware of the potential combinations of talents such a distinguished institution can afford its audiences. Thus, with the crisp and full autumnal mood setting, the Chamber Music concert at Lowman Hall this past Tuesday evening was…
Johnny Wilson, who is Idyllwild Community Center’s Director of Programs and Recreation, gave a talk at the Library on December 4th about ICC’s recreation programs for seniors, in and out of Town Hall. The talk was hosted by Idy Elders and Others. Wilson gave some of his own history. His children are fourth generation Idyllwilders,…
At its Dec. 3 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors agreed to amendments to Ordinance 348, “Land Use Planning and Zoning Regulations.” More specifically, the amendments were to section 19, which regulates outdoor advertising displays. To go into effect, the Board must hold another public hearing and adopt these changes in successive meetings. The…
At its Dec. 2 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors reviewed the status of its current Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget at the end of its first quarter, Sept. 30. Without any discussion or review, the County Executive’s report was accepted. For the remainder of the current fiscal year, the fiscal projections are improving. Since…
Even from its humble but enthusiastic beginnings, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) aspired to offer the Idyllwild community something special and beautiful through art. Its founders, Chris Trout and Grace Songolo, wrestled with their idea of how to lay the foundation for a “member funded, nationally recognized association, that served as an attraction for…
Pine Cove resident Maureen “Mo” Mullins retired last year, but has certainly not slowed down. In October she joined a group that reached the summit of Mt Kilimanjaro, the tallest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world. At 71, she credits her high-altitude home, and the training she did here, for…
At the Dec. 3 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the recommendation from the Registrar of Voters to appoint new members of several County Special Districts. Among these were three from the Hill – Idyllwild Fire Protection District, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District and the Pine Cove Water District. Although all three districts…
The Mountain Area Safety Taskforce will meet at the Idyllwild Nature Center on Wednesday, December 11. The event brings together representatives of all the agencies, governmental and nonprofits, engaged in preventing and responding to wildfire in our community, as well as citizens seeking a better understanding of their own responsibilities. Taskforce members included CalFire and…
