Idyllwild Water on brink of Stage 3
Stage 3 water emergency is imminent depending upon how much rain and snow arrived last weekend, according to Idyllwild Water General Manager Tom Lynch.
“We...
Local forest officials seeking public assistance for grant requests
San Bernardino National Forest recreation managers are seeking public comments on their proposals for the 2014 and 2015 State of California Off-Highway Vehicle grant...
The 5k/10k race is on after all
Saturday, June 6 is the date set for the annual running of the Idyllwild 5k/10k Race and Fitness Walk. “We’re just a bit behind...
Recent motorcycle fatalities on local roads underscore speed risks
Recent motorcycle fatalities on mountain roads, two within six days, underscore an ongoing problem of irresponsible motorcyclists riding winding roads at unsafe speeds.
Three fatalities...
GSOB reminder
This is the perfect time of year to spot black oaks that may be harboring Goldspotted oak borers. Oaks with brown leaves still on the branches should be inspected, according to the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council. Here is an oak with retained leaves throughout the branchy canopy. A team composed of Ron Perry, Eliott Taylor and Doris Lombard spotted this tree during their morning drive-by windshield survey.
Mountain Folk: O’Farrell lands TV pilot
Idyllwild resident actor and Town Crier columnist Conor O’Farrell has landed a major role in a new TV pilot, “Silence of Games.” He plays...
News of Record: March 5, 2015
Fire log
The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Wednesday to Monday, Feb. 25 to March 2.
Idyllwild
• Feb. 25 — Service call, North...
Birth Announcement: Keenan Wallace Garcia Lande
Sean Lande and Teresa Garcia-Lande are proud to announce the arrival of their son, Keenan Wallace Garcia Lande.
Keenan weighed 6.157 pounds at birth and...
Temecula’s Chuck Washington appointed as new 3rd District supervisor
On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Chuck Washington, Temecula city councilman and mayor pro tem, to fill the vacant 3rd District seat on...
Hurkey Creek bridge replacement on Hwy. 74
Caltrans will begin construction on April 15 of a $2.5 million project to replace a 1930s-era bridge over Hurkey Creek on Highway 74 in...