Some welcoming rain fell on the Hill last week. The U.S. Forest Service’s Keenwild Ranger Station recorded nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain between Tuesday and Thursday, July 10 to 12. That is equal to the long-term average rainfall for July. But in July 2015, more than 2 inches fell, and in July 2013,…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 8 to 14. Idyllwild • July 8 — Assist other department, 6:02 a.m., 24000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled by deputy. • July 8 — Alarm call, 10 a.m., North Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. •…
Mark DeAntonio, 52, of Pine Cove, who was charged with negligently discharging a firearm, has been released on $20,000 bail and a felony settlement conference set for Aug 20. A doctor’s evaluation, for his defense counsel was approved, and will be available then. DeAntonio was arrested on June 25 and charged with three felonies: negligently…
At 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, a single-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 243 south of Vista Grande Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. A silver 2016 Ford Fusion driven by Christopher Gatt, 25, of Idyllwild, while traveling south on Highway 243, swerved left to avoid a deer and his vehicle overturned. No injuries were…
IWD aware of the problem back in September Last week, the Idyllwild Water District announced that the chlorine needed to remove iron and manganese from its well waters has created an excess of potentially dangerous byproducts. Sometimes the chlorine in the water also interacts with naturally occurring organic matter and produces these byproduct chemicals. The…
The lawsuit brought by Cal Fire and other plaintiffs in Riverside County Superior Court regarding the 2013 Mountain Fire has been set for an Order to Show Cause why some or all of the matter should not be dismissed following settlement. The hearing is set for Aug. 30, at 8:30 a.m. in Department 1 in…
Despite vehement opposition from several Pine Cove speakers The Idyllwild Water District’s Consolidation Committee held its first public meeting Monday night and, despite the stern warnings from Pine Cove residents, it will not be the final meeting either. Chair Peter Szabadi acknowledged that the committee did not have a plan with steps or goals to…
Effective Monday, July 16, San Bernardino National Forest officials are implementing elevated fire restrictions. In light of conditions and recent fire activity, the decision is based on national level fire activity, local fire activity and the availability of firefighters for response. Until further notice, the following restrictions will be in effect: * No campfires or…
The Consolidation “Sub-Committee” of the Idyllwild Water District has scheduled its first meeting for 6 p.m., Monday, July 16. The meeting will be in the District’s boardroom. The only item on the agenda is a discussion “regarding approaches to consolidation, merger and cooperation among the three public water districts…” These are Idyllwild, Fern Valley and…
Once again, the Pine Cove Property Owners Association has bestowed its largesse throughout the Hill community. At its July 7 meeting, PCPOA President Marlene Pierce, with the help of her board, distributed 12 checks, totaling almost $7,000, to local groups and individuals. The last year that PCPOA selected a dozen recipients was 2015. The largest…
