Two thirsty hikers who took a dangerous short cut off the Pacific CrestTrail on the flank of San Jacinto Peak discovered the remains of missinghiker Robert Budinski early last week, according to a Facebook post fromthe Fowler O’ Sullivan Foundation, a nonprofit group that helps thefamilies of missing hikers. Budinski had entered our local trails…
The Planning Department is a critical contributor and regulator ofRiverside County’s growth and change. Its role is critical to progressand oversight of many projects on the Hill, from short-term rentals tonew construction. At their Sept. 10 meeting, the Board of Supervisors approved thecreation of a Board Ad Hoc Committee for the continuous improvement ofthe Transportation…
An accident on Highway 243 on the curve just north of Mountain Centersent two motorcyclists to the hospital this last weekend. JohnathonTorres of Beaumont CHP provided these details. The accident occurredaround 10:045 a.m. on Sunday, September 15, when a blue 2020 JeepWrangler, driven northbound by a 55-year-old female from Winchester,crossed into the southbound lane. The…
Last week’s hot spell only enhanced the chances of wildfires this fall.On Thursday, Sept. 5, the low nighttime temperature in Idyllwild was 64degrees tying the 2019 record low. Two days later, the low nighttimetemperature was 63 degrees which tied the 2023 record for that date. Cal Fire’s Predictive Services unit had already issued its Septemberwildfire…
At its Sept. 10 meeting, the County Board of Supervisors held a publichearing to consider a new agreement with CR&R, the waste collectionservice for residents and businesses on the Hill. This also included arate increase. Implementation of Senate Bill 1383, originally approved in September2016, is the principal reason for the need for higher rates. The…
Dear Spiritual Workout, I am in my sixties, fit and active. I discovered years ago that eating aplant-based diet was the key for me in terms of weight control and goodhealth. My dilemma now is that when I gather socially with friends theyconstantly share about their ailments, doctor visits, diagnoses andlimitations. I feel for their…
Local nonprofit Forest Folk held a special meeting at Harvey House onFriday, September 6, with a team from the Riverside County Office onAging. The purpose was as much to inform the Office of the needs ofIdyllwild-area seniors as to educate locals on what the county has tooffer them. Although the Office on Aging provides many…
Idyllwild Indivisible will be holding a meeting at the Idyllwild Libraryat 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17, with two Democratic candidates:Christy Holstege, who is running for State Assembly, and Will Rollins,who hopes to represent this district in the US Congress. Elaine Bacher,one of the group’s administrators, explained that the chapter is part ofthe nationwide Indivisible…
Local radio theatre group ‘Old Tyme Radio’ will present an episode ofthe old Jimmy Stewart radio serial The Six Shooter at Middle RidgeWinery on Monday, September 16th at 5 p.m. The radio play has beenadapted by the group and producer Mick Lynch for live presentation,including lots of audience participation. The episode is called “Battle of…
The official name for Proposition 32 is “Raises Minimum Wage.” Prop 32 In stages, Prop 32 would raise the current California minimum wage from$16 per hour to $18 per hour by 2026. Employers with more than 26employees or more would have to raise their wages to $18 per hour in Under current law, the State’s…
