Another La Niña winter for the Hill?
Last week’s rain totaled almost 1-1/4 inches. This is the most rain in the first quarter of the rain year since 1999.
Idyllwild News
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Idyllwild Water District may host seismic monitors
Manager confirmed that his district is in discussion with the United States Geological Survey to install two seismic monitoring units on IWD property …
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Nearby quake causes mild shake in Idyllwild
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake was felt in Idyllwild and other areas of the Hill about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14. The quake was centered in the Yucaipa area and bounded by Beaumont and Moreno Valley. The shake was felt as far west as Long Beach and the Los Angeles coastal communities, east to Indio, south to…
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IFPD schedules special meeting; running out of cash
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission will meet to discuss and take actions to ensure sufficient cash to pay bills for the next several months. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. at the Idyllwild Fire Station. Options that will be considered include cashing out its $125,000 certificate of deposit and…
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ICRC schedules Sept. meeting
Dawn Sonnier, acting Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) chair, announced that ICRC has rescheduled its September meeting to 5:30pm, Tuesday, Sept. 20 and it will be at the Creekstone Inn. The originally scheduled meeting for Sept. 13 had to be canceled. The agenda is below: Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) Meeting AGENDA—September 20th, 2011 5:30…
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San Bernardino National Forest Waives Fees on National Public Lands Day
The San Bernardino National Forest Service is waiving fees on Saturday, September 24. No Adventure Pass is required for use of High Impact Recreation Areas or day-use sites in recognition of National Public Lands Day. The Forest Service has more than 60 project sites for initiatives across the country participating in this hands-on, national volunteer…
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Idyllwild Fire responds to grand jury report
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commission adopted its response to the June grand jury report on the fire district and President Pete Capparelli signed the letter the same evening. Three commissioners —Capparelli, Vice President Paul Riggi and Treasurer Ben Killingsworth — unanimously agreed to the language in their response to the grand jury at…
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CHP monitors motorcycles
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has been conducting aerial surveillance and patrols on mountain highways 243 and 74, according to CHP Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. He confirmed that the effort has specifically targeted motorcyclists. “Last year we had four fatalities on these roads,” said Meyer, “and that is four too many. Aerial surveillance is…
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CSA 36 unable to answer finance questions
The County Service Area (CSA) 36 Advisory Committee returned to Town Hall for its monthly meetings. Last week’s session was sparsely attended. The fervor and aggressiveness on display at its special July meeting were totally absent. Attendees Kathy Lewis and Dawn Sonnier, acting chair of the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC), asked the committee many…
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Back to School Night kicks off Idyllwild School year
Manned by representatives of the Hemet Unified School District Transportation Department, the Bus Pass Desk was a popular stop during Idyllwild School’s Back to School Night held Thursday, Sept. 8.
