In 2015, Hill residents are wondering whether the fabled El Niño will deposit any snow or just rain. Fifty years ago, locals jumped off buildings into snow piles, enjoyed a small ski run, and could sled ride from Humber Park to Idyllwild School and continue from the Blue Bird Motel to Mountain Center. These were…
The Finance Committee of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District is planning to recommend details for a new tax measure to the district’s commissioners in November. While specifics on the amount to be requested were not available, the committee is preparing to justify and promote the idea. Committee Chair and Commissioner Nancy Layton said, “We have…
With the approaching El Niño weather, Colleen Meyer, executive director of the Idyllwild HELP Center, and Skye Zambrana, client services administrator, are concerned whether the center’s clients and elderly local residents will be prepared for the rains and potential flooding. “We’re trying to deal with the whole person, not just an isolated situation. We want…
On October 25 at 3:00 p.m., Soboba Casino will attempt to break the “Guinness World Records” record for the most people simultaneously panning for gold. Discovery Channel’s Gold Rush star, Parker Schnabel, will be on hand for a meet and greet from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. following the event. Participants will be selected in a…
The installation of new pipeline along San Jacinto, Tahquitz, Lodge and Rim Rock roads is nearing completion, General Manager Steve Erler told the Fern Valley Water District directors at the Oct. 16 meeting. “The pipeline project is going very well,” Erler said. “The project should be completed by the end of the month, provided the…
The Pine Cove Water District directors reviewed the district’s budget progress through the end of the first quarter (Sept 30) during their October 14 meeting. While revenue received is about 17 percent of the estimated total of $821,000, the current level only appears low since one property tax and one water sales billing have been…
By David Sayen for U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Medicare open enrollment period begins Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7, 2015. If you have Original Medicare, meaning that you can choose any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare, you don’t need to think about open enrollment. But if you have a Medicare…
Fire log Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, Oct. 12 to Oct. 19. Idyllwild • Oct. 12 — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury, 53000 block of Middle Ridge Dr. • Oct. 12 — EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury, 25000 block of Hwy. 243. • Oct 17…
Despite Gov. Jerry Brown’s unwillingness to approve legislation regulating the use of unmanned aircraft-drones, federal agencies and legislators are preparing to take action. This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the creation of a task force to develop recommendations for a registration process for unmanned aircraft systems. Last week, California Sen. Barbara Boxer introduced…
The 30th annual Palm Springs Aerial Tram Road Challenge will start 7 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 24. This 6K run/walk begins at the bottom of Tram Way and ends at the tram’s Valley Station, an elevation gain of 2,643 feet in just 3.7 miles. Special anniversary finishers’ medals will be presented to all participants along with…
