Idyllwild News
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Harper removed as trustee of Dia Abrams’ estate
A judge at a Palm Springs probate hearing removed Keith Harper as trustee of missing Garner Valley resident Lydia “Dia” Abrams’ estate this week. The judge was responding to a motion by Abrams’ adult children Clinton and Crisara, reporting that Harper was trying to sell the Bonita Vista Ranch, where he lived with Abrams before…
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Charges dismissed against Solis; released after nearly seven months in jail
Luis Solis Delgado, 45, of Idyllwild, had his case dismissed Monday, Nov. 13, and all charges dropped. He was released from the Southwest Detention Center where he had been housed since April 27 on $5 million bail. He had been charged with eight felony sex charges involving two minor female children beginning in August 2015…
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Fire chief receives favorable review from commissioners
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners of met Tuesday, Nov. 17 with commissioners Stephanie Yost and Dennis Fogle absent. On the agenda for the closed session following the public session was the performance evaluation of Chief Mark LaMont. Following the evaluation, Commissioner Henry Sawicki reported that the evaluation was “very favorable.” The…
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Prescribed burns planned this month in the forest
The San Bernardino National Forest plans to start prescribed fire operations on its three ranger districts this month and is scheduled to continue through early 2024. The Fire and Aviation Management program considers wind, humidity, temperature and fuel types — such as brush, trees and grasses — when planning and implementing prescribed fires. Other factors…
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A wildland firefighter with San Bernardino National Forest ignites grass with a drip torch at the Thomas Mountain Prescribed Fire, June 15. The prescribed burn took place at the San Jacinto Ranger District of the forest. USDA FOREST SERVICE PHOTO BY GUSTAVO BAHENA
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From left, Lucy Sung-won Park, first place; Jiho Kim, honorable mention; Linken Kao, second place; Jess Bell, honorable mention; Skipper McKenna, honorable mention; and Sofia Montelinano, third place and best of show, at the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Visual Arts Show Friday night at Parks Exhibition Center on campus. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
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American Legion Post 800 Commander Ygnacio Garcia at the podium Saturday with the Color Guard during the Veterans Day ceremony. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
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NEWS OF RECORD
Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 5 to 11. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Saunders Meadow Rd. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Circle Dr. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Unknown locations. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Tollgate Rd. • Nov. 7 — EMS, transport. Saunders…
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Board opts to keep shorter ballots
By JP Crumrine Correspondent At it’s Nov. 7 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors chose not to include a list of supporters and opponents to countywide, school district or local government measures on the actual election ballot. Assembly Bill (AB) 1416, approved in September 2022, requires this information for statewide referenda or initiatives. However,…
