Pearl, a black Labrador, was surrendered to the Humane Society by her owners because she just couldn’t stay put. Fortunately for Pearl, the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation discovered her. Since then, Pearl has shown her appreciation by saving lives all over the world.
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors planned a public hearing for 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20 on the the draft ordinance to control light trespass. “Light trespass occurs when light fixtures on one property falls across a property line onto another lot or parcel of land or onto a public right-of-way,” Supervisor John Tavaglione (2nd…
The lowest responsive bidder for the Idyllwild Library Project is Hamel Contracting, Inc. of Murrieta. Of 13 contractors that submitted bids, Hamel submitted the lowest bid ($1,695,600) and also submitted required federal documentation. Federal documentation was required because a Community Block Development Grant (CBDG) funded the project in whole or in part. Construction is therefore…
During its Tuesday, Dec. 13 meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission planned a special meeting for 6 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20. The four items on the agenda are below: Meeting to be held at the Idyllwild Fire Protection District conference/training room 54160 Maranatha Drive, Idyllwild, CA. The meeting begins at 6 p.m. the meeting…
The board of the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council reviewed challenges it is facing and noted some bright spots at its Monday, Dec. 12 meeting. The successes include a likely grant to help staff and run the Idyllwild Skate Park (ISP) and increased attendance at the park. New board member Cheryl Vladika submitted a $15,000 grant…
A tow truck pulls a pickup truck back onto Hwy. 243 Wednesday morning.
Monday’s snow left about an inch or two of snow on the Hill. Roads were clear and easily passable early Tuesday morning.
In a standing-room-only meeting, the Mountain Emergency Services Committee (MEMSCOMM) considered alternate Emergency Operations Centers (EOC)’s for the Hill. Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Chief Norm Walker has advocated designating an alternate center given the fire department could be badly damaged in a major earthquake. The EOC serves as the locus for emergency responders if…
Last year, after extensive inquiries and negotiation, an agreement was concluded between the Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Riverside County and Idyllwild’s American Legion Post 800 to have the Legion facility serve as an Idyllwild warming center during the winter months. Although the agreement was in place last year, the center was never activated. Legion…
County Service Area (CSA) 36 is losing several valuable resources, including current chair Carol McClintic. McClintic, who has served as chair for less than a year, tendered her resignation, effective immediately, citing conflicts with increasing work demands. That leaves three members and two open seats on the committee whose duty it is to oversee operation…
