As part of its efforts to ensure counties with a large portion of public lands receive payments equivalent to the loss of property taxes, the House of Representatives has passed a bill that would increase timber logging efforts on many national forests. While logging is in a long-term decline in America, the causes are varied….
By Patrick Reitz Idyllwild Fire Chief At about 1 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, Idyllwild Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a structure fire in the 54400 block of Strawberry Valley Drive. Upon arrival on scene, personnel found that the resident had extinguished the fire. Residents who noticed the fire outside woke the…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday, Nov. 11, to Sunday, Nov. 17: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Nov. 11 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 12 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 12 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 13 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 13 — Water or steam leak,…
The U.S. Forest Service has announced a one-year closure of portions of the San Jacinto Ranger District. The closed areas were severely damaged from the Mountain Fire this summer. [See map, page 3.] Trails originating at Saddle Junction and going to the eastern boundary of the district, such as Laws Camp and Caramba, are closed….
The Idyllwild Community Center sponsored a horseshoe tournament Saturday for both men and women. Despite the cold and drizzly weather, Bob Baker (left) and Robert Priefer (right) were able to pitch and play two different games simultaneously. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
State Sen. Bill Emmerson (R-23) has tendered his resignation effective Dec. 1, admitting to losing passion for the job. Emmerson had previously represented the Hill in the state Senate until last November’s elections implemented the 2010 redistricting. Idyllwild and other Hill communities are now within the 28th Senate District, but elections for even-numbered districts will be November 2014. Nevertheless, since his election to represent the new 23rd district, Emmerson said he…
The Idyllwild School boys cross-country varsity team took first place in the middle-school competition last week at Dartmouth Middle School.
