In Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) General Manager Mike Gow’s report to the board last Thursday, he reported that the lake level is still low at 120.5 feet. 135 feet is full and 118 feet is half full.But the Nov. 8 storm resulted in valley farmers not taking irrigation water and he hopes that…
g Wednesday night, Nov. 16, General Manager Leo Havener reported that Cal Trans broke a sewer line on Oct. 29 where it has been installing a culvert near Village Market, despite IWD having marked the sewer line. IWD fixed the line the same night as it has no turn-off valve, he said.“How do we get…
The American Legion Post 800 suffered another burglary the second week of November. According to Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. Brandi Swan, deputies from the Hemet Mountain Station responded at 6:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, to the location on Marian View Drive in Idyllwild.“The investigation revealed that an unknown suspect(s) entered the business at some point…
At its Nov. 15 regular meeting the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners elected officers for the year beginning Jan. 1, 2023. All officers were elected by voice votes of 4-0, with Commissioner Christina Reitz being absent. Current Vice President Commissioner Dan Messina was elected president, Commissioner Dennis Fogle was elected vice president…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 13 to 19. • Nov. 14 — Walk-in EMS, transport.• Nov. 15 — EMS, transport. S. Circle Dr.• Nov. 15 — Unintentional smoke detector activation, no fire. Temecula Dr.• Nov. 16 — Walk-in EMS.• Nov. 16 — EMS, transport. Marian…
On Sept. 13, 2022, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill No. 2449, which modifies the Ralph M. Brown Act under which the local water districts, fire protection district and historical review board must conduct meetings open to the public. These modifications go into effect Jan. 1, 2023. (Pursuant to other bills previously enacted,…
As of Saturday evening, Nov. 19, in Riverside County about 15,000 ballots from Election Day Nov. 8 remain to be counted. About 10,000 of these ballots are provisional. Based on total ballots already counted and the uncounted ballots, total turnout in Riverside County appears to have been about 44.9%. Turnout for each race could be…
In May, the state estimated that Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 would start with a projected surplus of $97.5 billion. That rosy forecast has failed to blossom and now the state may have a $7 billion deficit for the current fiscal year and a possible $25 billion deficit for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023….
Stephanie Yost President, Idyllwild Community Center Idyllwild’s Tree Lighting Ceremony, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 26, will honor traditions old and new. This year’s traditional festivities will include two live entertainment stages, numerous activity and gift booths managed by local nonprofit organizations, roaming costume characters, four local food vendors and a sleigh for family…
As of Tuesday morning, Nov. 15, in Riverside County about 94,000 ballots from Election Day Nov. 8 remain to be counted. About 10,000 of these ballots are provisional. Based on total ballots already counted and the uncounted ballots, turnout in Riverside County appears to have been about 41%. While the leaders from election night have…
