Following the conclusion of the public hearing on the rate increases, the Pine Cove Water District board reviewed the April financial statements and heard General Manager Jerry Holldber’s report on the district’s operations. Water production was 2.7-million gallons, 8 percent or 236,000 gallons less than the April 2017 production. For the first four months of…
At 6:41 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, Sabrina Garcia, 25, of San Jacinto, driving a black 2002 Mercedes westbound on Highway 74, east of Bee Canyon Truck Trail, allowed her vehicle to drift onto the north dirt shoulder of Highway 74. The vehicle collided with the dirt embankment and overturned back on to the roadway. The…
The Advisory Committee for County Service Area 38 met last week but took no action on the fiscal year 2018-19 budget. The committee did not have the latest financial report from the county and the Economic Development Agency representative could not attend. Cal Fire Division Chief Bill Weiser re-confirmed that the paperwork approving the purchase…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, May 6 to 12. Idyllwild • May 6 — Suspicious vehicle, 12:41 p.m., address undefined. Handled by deputy. • May 6 — Missing person, 9:35 p.m., Alderwood St. Report taken. • May 7 — Alarm call, 3:18 a.m.,…
Full room basically opposed increase Beginning June 1, Pine Cove Water District customers will have higher base water rates and higher usage rates. Many customers spoke in opposition to the rate increases at the May 9 public hearing, but the board felt the new rates were necessary and unanimously passed resolutions establishing the higher rates…
Southern California Edison is planning considerable work in Idyllwild for the next six months. Although Edison has mailed a letter to local customers, the Mountain Disaster Preparedness group has scheduled a public meeting with Edison officials from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Town Hall. “They will give us some good specifics about…
Customers want more time to study changes Opposition to water-rate increases has been building on the Hill. Over the past five months, all three of the local water districts have recommended rate increases for their customers. In December, Fern Valley Water District was the first to hold a public hearing for a proposed rate increase….
According to the U.S. Forest Service, two military V22 Ospreys are scheduled to do a touch-and-go training landing at Keenwild Helibase, sometime between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. The Forest Service spokesman said he’s unsure if they are from Pendleton, Miramar, etc., but is trying to confirm. Also, if weather conditions check out,…
California law requires a child restraint (child safety seat or booster seat) to be utilized by children until they are at least 8 years old or 4’9” tall. To raise awareness on child seat safety, the California Highway Patrol, Hemet Women’s Club and Burlington Coat Factory have partnered together in an ambitious effort to educate…
Construction begins soon for Phase I of the Idyllwild Community Center. Photos by JP Crumrine
