Idyllwild News

California award $122 million to build more EV charging stations

On Jan. 10, the Biden Administration contributed to California’s plans and efforts to replace gasoline powered vehicles – cars and light trucks – with zero emission vehicles. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration awarded $122.8 million in grants to the State and several local cities to continue building out electric vehicle charging and…

“Strictly Elvis UK” brings tour group to Idyllwild

“Strictly Elvis UK” brings tour group to Idyllwild

‘Strictly Elvis UK” bills itself as “the UK’s largest Elvis fan organization.” The group is “Dedicated solely to keeping the legend of Elvis Presley alive and sharing his legacy with fans not only here in the UK but across the globe.” This week, founder David Wade brought 38 fans from overseas to the Idyllwild Area…

Spiritual Workout

Spiritual Workout

Dear Spiritual Workout: I’m noticing my town is getting more and more politically divisive. How do I live in harmony among those whose beliefs are totally opposite of mine? Dear Reader: Your town? Our town? This town? Every town? Years ago, I had something I called Spiritual Workout for Politics & Current Events. Then I…

Cal Trans repairs Emergency repairs underway on Highway 74 above Palm Desert

Cal Trans has provided an update on work to repair the many potholes on Highway 74 between Pinyon Pines and Palm Desert. Eric Dionne, Chief of Media and Public Affairs for CalTrans District 8, provided these details. Two “Emergency District Orders” for repairs on Highway 74 began Monday, January 13. The orders cover 9 highway…

Idyllwild Fire Provides Critical Support During LA County Fires While Maintaining Local Readiness

In a Monday, January 13 letter, Idyllwild Fire Protection District Chief Mark LaMont provided an update on staffing and the district’s role in fighting this week’s catastrophic fires in LA county. On the evening of Tuesday, January 7, Idyllwild Fire responded to many calls of downed trees blocking roads and highways in Idyllwild and across…

Wildfire chances persist through Spring
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Wildfire chances persist through Spring

Last week, record low rainfall since summer was reported and forecasts for a major change in these conditions are not present. On Dec. 31, Cal Fire’s South Operations Outlook for the next three months stated, “Above normal significant fire potential has been added to the South Coast for January, and this potential will remain until…

Trailers destroyed at Royal Pines Trailer Park by falling tree, residents displaced

Trailers destroyed at Royal Pines Trailer Park by falling tree, residents displaced

During the first night of last week’s high winds, trees destroyed trailers at two local Trailer Parks, Idyllwild and Royal Pines. In Royal Pines a large tree broke in half and crushed three units. The residents escaped uninjured, although one man’s dog was killed. Barry Spencer was among those who lost their homes on the…

Edison Warns of More Shutoffs as National Weather Service Declares a Particularly Dangerous Situation

Edison Warns of More Shutoffs as National Weather Service Declares a Particularly Dangerous Situation

Although power has been restored in Idyllwild, residents are being warned of another few days of Santa Ana winds, which the National Weather Service has classified as a Particularly Dangerous Situation (PDS). Jeff Monford, Senior Advisor for Corporate Communications at Edison International, provided updates on the afternoon of Monday, January 13. “This week, we’re seeing…