GoFundMe campaign started for Diane Dennis Diane Dennis, Idyllwild Arts Academy Summer Program registrar, is, for all who know her, irrepressibly optimistic and upbeat. Her smile is always there to brighten the days of those she meets and greets. She is an effervescent, caring and nurturing presence on campus. Diane is now facing a major…
Last week, Riverside County’s Watershed Protection Agency distributed an email encouraging recipients to visit its website to learn more about several topics. One of the topics was titled “Enjoy A White Christmas in Riverside County.” This story had a photograph of two children being pulled on a sled in the snow. The first recommendation was…
Negative balances for CalPERS and retiree healthcare At its Nov. 28 meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s commission heard Chris Brown, partner in Fedak and Brown of Riverside, present its audit of IFPD’s fiscal year 2016-17. “We have reported an unmodified, clean opinion,” he was pleased to announce to the commission. “That is the best…
IFPD legal counsel agrees bar may be lowered Late last month, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s commission got some positive news; however, it may have limited ability to capitalize on it. The commission’s legal counsel provided an opinion that supported concerns in the political world and musings in the media following the state’s Supreme Court…
Daughter Victoria Steele is newest fan Brendan Steele will once again team with Keegan Bradley in this week’s $3.3 million QBE Shootout on the Tiburón Golf Club course in Naples, Florida, Dec. 8 to 10. The Shootout is the same two-man unofficial PGA Tour event Brendan and Keegan teamed up to win in 2011 when…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 26 to Dec. 2. Idyllwild • Nov. 26 — Trespassing, 8:03 a.m., 52000 block of Double View Dr. Unfounded. • Nov. 26 — Alarm call, 9:35 a.m., Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • Nov. 27 —…
At 2:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, two pedestrians and a bicyclist, two adults and a minor, were struck in the crosswalk in front of Idyllwild School. California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer verified the time but his information was preliminary. Idyllwild Fire Department responded and transported one of the injured pedestrians to an…
The California Department of Transportation announced there will be delays on Highway 79 between Temecula and Highway 371 next week. Caltrans deployed multiple crews for various maintenance operations, or “swarm maintenance,” from Tuesday, Dec. 4, through Thursday, Dec. 6. In order to complete this work, two-way traffic control is in effect from 8 a.m. to…
“An extended period of moderate to strong Santa Ana winds is expected to impact Southern California this week starting early Monday morning,” Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins reported Sunday. While windy conditions began Sunday night, the winds will intensify today and Tuesday, before diminishing on Wednesday. However, the winds will return Thursday and Friday….
Late Thursday afternoon, Nov. 30, Riverside County announced that the Mountain Emergency Services Committee, commonly known as MEMSCOMM, has been “disbanded.” This decision would be effective the next day, Friday, Dec. 1. In an email, Jerry Hagen, emergency services coordinator for Riverside County’s Supervisory District 3, reported that Supervisor Chuck Washington’s staff, as well as…
