“I prefer this Hill. It’s much better than the other [Hill — in Washington, DC],” Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz said during his visit Friday. Ruiz is optimistic that his Wildfire Prevention Act of 2015 (H.R. 1009) will be enacted during this Congress. “This cycle we’re certain to push more support because both sides of the…
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (Cal-36) was on the Hill Friday to discuss and advance his concerns about wildfires and his legislation (H.R. 1009) submitted last month. Ruiz met with officials from the three local fire departments — Idyllwild Fire, Riverside County and the U.S Forest Service staff from the San Jacinto Ranger District — as…
For 12 seasons, one of Idyllwild’s premiere theater companies has served the community with varied and ambitious theatrical fare under the name Isis Theatre Company. Company founder Suzanne Avalon chose the name 12 years ago because the Egyptian goddess Isis represented power and wisdom, and the theater company was formed with an all-women board. Unfortunately…
Lois Denholm has worked at Fairway for 15 years. Now because of husband Bob’s COPD and congestive heart failure, she has to move off the Hill. She faces the unexpected challenge and expense of having to relocate after many years and do so within a very short time frame. “He’s been on oxygen for several…
All cancer-touched people are invited to a new support group to talk, listen, share, “snooze” and be a safe haven. Participants are invited to help each other feel safe and listened to without judgment. The first meeting is from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Idyllwild Library. For more information, call Britta…
The Idyllwild School Outdoor Education Booster Club is short this year on having the funds to bring IS Middle School students outdoors to learn science. “We’re still short $4,000 for this year’s budget,” said volunteer Larrynn Carver. What began with a need, observed by long-time physical education teacher Holly Guntermann — that even though IS…
Highway 243 has one-lane traffic in front of Keenwild Guard Station in Mountain Center today. The U.S. Forest Service and Caltrans are removing dead trees from the July 2013 Mountain Fire burn area. About a quarter-mile east of the Mixing Station on Highway 74, traffic also has slowed to one lane due to Caltrans work…
Hemet Unified School District’s S.A.F.E. After School Program and “The Zone” Middle School Program announces the registration window for the 2015-16 school year. The S.A.F.E. program operates at all elementary sites and “The Zone” at middle schools in Hemet Unified School District. All HUSD after-school programs operate each day school is in session. Each program…
Last week, the state’s Board of Equalization began mailing the Fire Prevention Fee bills for fiscal year 2014-15. Many of more than 700,000 rural Californians are receiving a bill for the fourth time. About 10,000 bills will be sent each day in alphabetical order by county. The mailing schedule may be viewed at calfirefee.com. The…
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a burglary at Town Hall that occurred during the night. Town Hall is closed today because of the break in. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken. Last week, Idyllwild Pharmacy was broken into but nothing was taken. The burglar(s) was unable to disengage the alarm system and left…
