Goldspotted oak borer private land inspections begin
Invasive insect may be established in Pine Cove …
Invasive insect may be established in Pine Cove …
This week, San Bernardino National Forest Supervisor Jody Noiron announced Arturo Delgado as her choice for San Jacinto District Ranger. Delgado is currently the Forest Wildlife biologist on the Angeles National Forest and plans to begin at the San Jacinto Ranger District the week of May 20. He replaces Laurie Rosenthal, who retired in January.
Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz announced that the regularly scheduled commission meeting for April 9 has been canceled. Reitz said the commission did not have enough business to warrant a meeting. The next regular IFPD Commission meeting is scheduled for April 23 at the Fire Station.
Forest Service fire crews are planning to burn approximately 400 to 600 acres near Lake Hemet during the week of April 15. The Bonita Vista Burn is dependent upon weather and conditions and would occur throughout the week. Smoke and flames will be visible to residents and motorists along State Route 74 in Garner Valley…
Idyllwild Fire Protection District employee expenses reported to the State Controller. The total salaries, wages and benefit costs for 2011 were $1,380,845.
Ward Johnson, 53, returned to Idyllwild and gratefully presented the Idyllwild Fire District with a plaque and photo at its March 26 meeting. In late December 1972, Johnson was sledding on Strong Drive. He crossed South Circle Drive and a passing car hit him. The driver stopped, looked at Johnson on the ground, then got…
Mayor Max of Idyllwild, also known as Maximus Might-Dog Mueller, passed away quietly in his sleep on Tuesday, April 2, after a three-year battle with cancer. No one who met and experienced this loving spirit, even in the most recent weeks, could have know that his health had been a serious issue for the last…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, March 25 to April 1, 2013: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance March 28 — Medical aid, Sylvan Way, Pine Cove. March 30 — Medical aid, Highway 243, Pine Cove. March 31 — Structure fire, Village View Drive, Idyllwild. March 31 — Medical…
Idyllwild Fire Captain Mike Mulhall retired from the Fire Protection Distict, Monday, April 1. A reception honoring Captain Mulhall’s retirement will be hosted at the Idyllwild Fire Station Wednesday, April 10. A presentation recognizing Captain Mulhall’s 28 years of service to the community will take place at 5 p.m.
The first six months of Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz’s tenure have been very successful, according to Commission President Jeannine Charles-Stigall. The commission has had several sessions with the chief evaluating his performance since his August swearing-in. “Obviously, the chief has done an excellent job,” Stigall said. “We’re very pleased with what he’s accomplished. It’s…