Propane prices fall slightly, reflecting market
For the week beginning Feb. 22, propane prices fell with several Hill suppliers, reflecting market conditions, and held steady for others who responded by...
Prescribed burns important fire prevention tool
The recently signed memorandum of understanding between state fire agencies and several private environmental groups is intended to build support for prescribed burns throughout...
Pine Cove water usage continues to fall
Water supply and conditions are fine in the Pine Cove Water District, General Manager Jerry Holldber told the directors at the Feb. 11 meeting.
“We’re...
One collision on Hill roads
One two-vehicle collision occurred on Hill roads during the last week. At 5:28 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, Janet Colson, 48, of San Jacinto, was...
CSA 38 moving forward on replacement parcel fee: Amount to be less than current...
The County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove) Advisory Committee discussed the need and level for a new parcel fee last week.
The current fee of...
14 Bald eagles spotted in San Bernardino National Forest: Two adults at Lake Hemet
The third bald eagle count of the 2015-16 winter found 14 bald eagles (seven adults and seven juveniles) throughout Southern California, according to John...
El Niño storms expected in March
Skepticism about the El Niño weather this winter abounds. Although rainfall on the Hill exceeded historic averages for the period from July 1 through...
No lead in local water distribution systems
Lead in water and in old water pipes has been in the headlines of national media for several weeks, ever since the announcement of...
News of Record: February 11, 2016
Fire log
The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Friday, Jan. 25 to Feb. 5.
Idyllwild
• Jan. 25 — Medical aid.
• Jan....
Forest Service, Cal Fire and environmental groups advocate prescribed burns
Last week, California fire agencies and several private environmental groups announced their intent to cooperate on educating the general public about the value of...