California Department of Fish and WildlifeContributed Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with the baby deer — even if they find one that appears…
By Bernard J. WolfsonKaiser Health News Karen Bailey’s 20-year-old daughter has struggled with depression and anxiety for years. Since 2017, she’s been in three intensive group therapy programs and, each time, the family’s insurer cut her coverage short, says Bailey.“At a certain point, they would send us a form letter saying: We have determined that…
By Lisa LakeConsumer Education Specialist, FTC After more than a year of pandemic-related devastating losses — including job losses – you may be one of millions looking to get back on your feet with a new job. This Financial Literacy Month, as always, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to help keep you on track…
By California State ParksContributed California State Parks invites individuals to “Live the Parks Life” as rangers and lifeguards in the nation’s largest state park system.For more than 150 years, rangers and lifeguards have worked closely with the state’s network of local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to protect visitors to California’s State Park System…
By Sydney JohnsonEdSource This story was updated on April 4 with more information from the California State Board of Education.California education officials have been told verbally that the state may not need to submit a waiver application to the U.S. Department of Education, thus opening the door for more flexibility this spring when it comes…
By Lynn PennockContributed Chris Pennock first came to Idyllwild 40 years ago to rock climb with his stunt man. It was then that he fell in love with the beautiful surroundings of the Idyllwild mountains. Chris often came up on weekends to hike with friends. In 1988, he moved here to Idyllwild with his new…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors discussed “Public Employee Appointment Title: Public Health Officer” at its Tuesday, March 23 meeting. It is item E of closed session.Dr. Cameron Kaiser is the current public health officer for Riverside County.The newspaper contacted Supervisor Chuck Washington’s office regarding the agenda item as no name is listed and a…
The Idyllwild Scholarship Fund board is requesting community donations to support scholarships for Idyllwild area 2021 high school graduates.To be eligible, a student must have resided in the Idyllwild school attendance area with a parent or guardian for at least three or more years during grades K-8 and for two of the four high school…
By California Department of Fish and WildlifeContributed The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites artists to submit their original artwork to the 2021/22 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. Submissions will be accepted April 26 through June 4.The artwork must depict the species selected by the California Fish and Game Commission, which for the…
By Riverside CountyContributed Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington is looking to fill the position of Third District Representative on the Riverside County Advisory Council on Aging.Members on the Advisory Council on Aging evaluate matters affecting older persons and disabilities in the county, including, but not limited to, health, education, employment, housing, transportation and recreation. Members…
