The Board of Directors of Idyllwild Water District met on Wednesday,June 12. For a second week they discussed the budget and capitalimprovement plans for the coming financial year before approving them.They also revealed that they are very close to hiring a permanentGeneral Manager, one who seems “exceptionally qualified.” Last week the board was presented with…
Now that it’s snake season, it’s time to review some facts for residentswho may encounter these creatures close to home or on the trails. Wereached out to Idyllwild Nature Center Ranger Sonny Waldron. Waldronconfirmed that the only local snakes that pose a danger to humans arerattlers. “The only venomous snakes here in riverside county arerattlesnakes….
On July 1, Senate Bill 478, the “Honest Pricing Law” or “Hidden FeesStatute,” law goes into effect. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the bill inOctober. The law applies to the sale or lease of most goods and services that arefor a consumer’s personal use. The law does not apply to the purchase orlease of goods or…
Byron Mejia is the proprietor of Halcyon Beauty and Design, upstairs inthe Courtyard. Halcyon has several definitions that Byron found resonated with what he likes to create for himself and his clients. “It means calm, just chill, it also means nostalgia, the word came out inthe late 1800s.” Halcyon days are also prosperous and carefree.“Everyone…
The Idyllwild Soroptimists are having a new-member reception andinstalling their new president on Wednesday, June 19. SoroptimistInternational’s website tells us that the group “is a global volunteermovement with a network of just under 65,000 club members in 118countries. Advocating for human rights and gender equality…” We spokewith outgoing Idyllwild president Diana Kurr, and incoming presidentAlex…
The directors of the Idyllwild Water District met on June 5 for their Budget and Capital Improvement Plan Workshop for financial year 2024-25. The budget predicts, if all the CIP items are completed, a deficit of over $807,000 on the water side, and a surplus on the sewer side of $157,000, for a net deficit…
On Tuesday May 28 the Friends of the Idyllwild Library hosted the 2024Community Safety Meeting with members of local law enforcement agencies.The featured speaker was Riverside Sheriff’s Department’s OfficerNewton, who lives on the hill and is our resident deputy, working out ofthe Lake Hemet Substation. The event . planned by Idy Elders, wasattended by locals…
During the first two weeks of June, both the U.S. Forest Service and CALFIRE Riverside County Fire Department will be conducting prescribedburns. The Forest Service will be burning on Thomas Mountain, the site of thefirst prescribed burn in the San Jacinto Ranger District this year. Theburning will begin June 10 and will last a week…
Memorial Day weekend marked the opening of Tahquitz Pines’ restaurant, the Peak, with a Santa Maria style BBQ buffet. For many locals it was their first look at the changes at what was always a church camp, but is now a resort destination with varied lodging options, event venues, and recreation facilities for guests and…
