One of the issues discussed during the Idyllwild Water District rate workshop was consolidation of the three local water districts — Idyllwild, Fern Valley and Pine Cove. Greg Henry, of NBS, who conducted the rate study, explained that IWD needed a sufficient reserve balance in case of unexpected, major and expensive catastrophes. “Smaller districts need…
Idyllwild residents live in one of the most wildfire-prone forests in the country, with vivid, scorched reminders of past blazes dotting the evacuation routes from the Hill. But Hill communities are far from being proverbial “sitting ducks,” with no recourse to protecting their homes, properties and lives. Oftentimes, the only thing that stands between a…
Dr. Schelly relocates chiropractic office Barry Shapiro, cherished owner of the Idyllwild Pharmacy, retires this week to pursue a long-held dream. Together with Linda, his wife of 43 years, they plan to travel north by caravan, documenting the journey through photography. Shapiro leaves Idyllwild in good hands with new owner George Baslious, bachelor of science…
At 6 a.m., the tentative election results have one clear message. The Primary election was boring for California voters. Turnout was will be less than 40 percent. The Riverside County Registrar’s Office has counted about 193,000 ballots, which is 20 percent of registered voters. Another 123,000 remain to be counted, 102,000 of that total are…
Voters came early to cast ballots in California’s primary election, Tuesday, June 5. By 7:15 a.m., nearly 10 voters had completed the two-page ballot. The polls are open until 8 p.m.
Although the table for directors was virtually empty, the Idyllwild Water District’s conference room was full of customers concerned about the district’s rate hike proposal. Ironically, more former directors — John Cook, Mike Frietas and Vic Sirkin — were present than current board members. The IWD board has one vacancy, and directors Dr. Charles “Chip”…
Letter urges quick change The Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s commission has thrown down the gauntlet over Riverside County’s failure or unwillingness to implement the policy of dispatching the closest-available unit to medical emergencies on the Hill. Following through on their promise to take some action in response to Riverside County’s policy, which states, “For purposes…
Riverside County has announced that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on cannabis regulation within the unincorporated areas of the county. The public hearing has been scheduled before the Riverside County Planning Commission to consider an amendment to Riverside County Land Use Ordinance No. 348, proposing to establish regulations and development standards for…
Village square — Idypark — is dedicated May 26, a Saturday, began Memorial Day weekend, which we observe and is when we honor those who died serving our country. But this year, it seemed that Idyllwild, not the site of battles or military installations or cemeteries, was being honored. While many residents are born and…
Bear carvings in Idyllwild are abundant; their images establish an enduring fascination with these affectionate mountain charmers who exude an abundance of strength, confidence and leadership. The San Jacinto Mountains, once generously populated with black bears coexisting with native tribes, are a testimony to the frontier spirit embodied by early Idyllwild settlers and are, for…
