Lewis and McDonald win Legion’s horseshoe tournament
Above, winners of this weekend’s American Legion Post 800 horseshoe tournament …
Idyllwild News
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County gives Clarks proclamation in recognition of Town Crier ownership
Riverside County Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone delivers a proclamation the five supervisors signed to Jack and Becky Clark in recognition of their new ownership of the Idyllwild Town Crier. Stone said he supports newspapers and the local ownership of the Town Crier when he gave the proclamation on July 26 at the Idyllwild Library.
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Fire chiefs discuss condition of still-burning fire
The Mountain Fire is still burning and smoldering in places, said both Dan Felix, San Jacinto Ranger District fire chief, and Battalion Chief Chris Fogle, who assumed the role of incident commander following the departure last week of the Type 1 Incident Management Team. “There is still a potential for the fire to spot,” Felix…
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Baker is MCFSC’s Citizen of the Year
Bill Baker, left, accepts the Citizen of the Year honor from Mike Esnard, president of the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council, who said to Baker …
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County OKs IFPD advance
Last week, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s request for an advance of its December property tax revenue. The district submitted the request for $400,000 in June and the board unanimously approved it. This is the third consecutive year IFPD has needed to obtain an advance to help it…
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New fire burns 2 acres in Idyllwild
The Strong Fire, reported shortly after noon Monday along Strong Drive, was no match for human strength …
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Strong Fire out, but was burning in Idyllwild
The Strong Fire has been quickly contained. The fire was reported shortly after noon today, Aug. 5. It started near Strong Drive and was moving south towards Tahquitz View Drive. Firefighters from Idyllwild Fire Department, Cal Fire, and the U.S. Forest Service immediately surrounded the blaze, which produced several clouds of smoke. At this time…
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Local trails open and closed by name
The Forest Service has released a status — open or closed — of most trails within the San Jacinto Ranger District. The trail closures are pursuant to Forest Order 13 – 10. Recreation Conditions Report
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Local author’s book in stores
Gina Genis’ new book, “Everybody And Their Mother – Idyllwild, CA Volume 1” was officially released on July 5 during a book signing the Idyllwild Area Historical Society hosted. This is the first volume in a series of books highlighting Idyllwild residents in their most comfortable surroundings. The book contains a foreword by esteemed art…
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Businesses asked to fill out Economic Loss Survey for Mountain Fire
The Riverside County Fire Department – Office of Emergency Service is conducting an Economic Loss Survey to determine the financial impact the Mountain Fire and evacuation order has had, or is having, on Idyllwild businesses. Area businesses are encouraged to complete the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Economic Injury Worksheet by clicking the link below….
