PHOTOS: Wintery morning on the Hill
Chains, traction devices or snow tires are required on the drive axle of all vehicles except four wheel/ all wheel drive vehicles between Lake Fulmor and Idyllwild along Highway 243 today.
Idyllwild News
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Radio club approves WNKI agreement
Despite some dissension, the Mile High Radio Club last Thursday approved the agreement for operating local emergency radio station WNKI (1610 AM) that the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission approved at its November meeting. The approval is the culmination of a two-year process of negotiations between the club and IFPD. After the meeting, MHRC President…
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Two adult bald eagles spotted at Lake Hemet
During the first of four Saturday public bald eagle counts last weekend, two adults were seen at Lake Hemet. Despite the inclement weather, which caused the cancellation of one area count, nine bald eagles were seen in the San Bernardino National Forest on Sunday during the count period. This number may underrepresent the actual number…
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Second December storm stronger; third will bring snow
The great “Pineapple Express” of 2014 stormed through Northern California and then passed through Southern California. But on the Hill, only 1.1 inches of rain were recorded at the Keenwild Ranger Station. Idyllwild Fire Department recorded 1.37 inches of rain and George Tate in Pine Cove recorded 1.5 inches for the National Weather Service. At…
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Why are all these Ducati motorcycles in Idyllwild?
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. of Bologna, Italy, chose the Palms to Pines Highway between Palm Springs and Idyllwild for its current promotion of its new 2015 Ducati Scrambler. Monday some 35 bright-yellow Scramblers, ridden by journalists from various countries, parked along Village Center Drive to enjoy breakfast and coffee before heading out to Camp Ronald McDonald for a luncheon and their return to Palm Springs. According to Mario Alvisi, the Ducati Scrambler brand director who was leading the group, this is the second of three Palms to Pines promotional trips planned for December, each with journalists from different countries world wide. He stated the Palm Springs – Idyllwild connection was selected because of its gorgeous scenery and interesting roadways for motorcycle travel. They will be shooting photos and videos during each of these trips.
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PHOTO: Clark accepts award
Town Crier Publisher-Editor Becky Clark speaks to the California Press Foundation audience Friday night at the Marines’ Memorial Club in San Francisco after receiving the Justus F. Craemer Newspaper Executive of the Year award. Clark’s grandson, Carter Johnson, 8, holds the award presented by Hal Fuson. Clark also was elected chair of the foundation earlier in the day.
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Radio Club expected to approve WNKI agreement
The Mile High Radio Club must now approve the same agreement for operation of local emergency radio station WNKI (1610 AM) that the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission approved last week in order to take over operations. MHRC is holding a special meeting this week to review the agreement and President Bill Tell expects its…
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Fire chief lifts ban on open burning
Following recent rains, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins lifted the suspension of open burning effective 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, for all local and state responsibility areas within Riverside County. Several factors are considered when determining the severity of fire danger and are closely monitored. Weather, fuel moisture and vegetation growth are…
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News of Record: December 11, 2014
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, Dec. 2 to Dec. 8. Idyllwild • Dec. 2 — Chimney or flue fire, confined to chimney or flue. • Dec. 3 — False alarm. • Dec. 3 — Medical aid. • Dec. 3 — Dispatched and canceled…
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Lost hikers found and rescued Friday night
On Friday evening, Dec. 5, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Cabazon Station responded to the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway in the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and State Wilderness, after receiving a call of two lost hikers. The hikers stated they were lost after hiking around the trails at the…
