Karen Epperly, 49, of Idyllwild, who was charged with embezzlement from Community Lumber in December 2013, will have a trial in July. Epperly initially pleaded guilty in August and awaited a probation report filed in September. At the Sept. 19 sentencing hearing, the court announced it had read the probation report and she was not…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, Feb. 3 to Feb. 9. Idyllwild • Feb. 3 — Police matter, 5:32 p.m. • Feb. 3 — Medical aid, 6:16 p.m., one patient. • Feb. 4 — Medical aid, 11:34 a.m., one patient. • Feb. 4 — Medical aid, 12:22…
The new Bautista division chief is Bill Weiser. This division includes the Bautista Camp crews, Battalion 5, which is composed of the seven stations in San Jacinto and the Ryan Air Attack Base, and Battalion 11, which is the Hill from Anza and Lake Riverside to Poppet Flats. He is replacing Dave Fulcher. Weiser is…
Holiday closings Hill businesses and institutions that will be closed Monday, Feb. 16, to observe Presidents Day are: • Area post offices • BBVA Compass Bank • Fern Valley Water District • Hemet Unified School District (and Thursday, Feb. 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday) • Idyllwild Library (and Thursday, Feb. 12 for Lincoln’s Birthday) • Idyllwild…
The San Bernardino National Forest will be seeking public input for its upcoming California Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division grants that will be submitted on March 2. California state regulations require public input prior to the preliminary application deadline in this fund-allocation process. The agreements support off-highway vehicle management activities on the national forest, including…
A Saturday night traffic collision resulted in one injury but California Highway Patrol Officer Jeff O’Steen, speaking from the Beaumont office, had only the first page of the report and was not able to give much detail. Involved in the crash on South Circle Drive near Tahquitz Drive at 6:20 p.m. were Sean Davis, 23,…
Despite the rainstorms in November and December, 2015 appears to be becoming the fourth-consecutive drought year. However, the National Weather Service is still forecasting above-average rainfall for Southern California between February and April. Through the end of January, rainfall on the Hill is substantially below the long-term average rain through January of 14.2 inches. The…
At its final meeting Friday, Feb. 6, the Parks Forward Commission will review its final report and recommendations for the future management of the state park system. Collectively, the numerous recommendations will result in a fundamental transformation of the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The commission recognizes that change requires planning and needs time;…
Last week was an opportunity for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District officials to review their current-year budget. During the first six months of 2014-15, IFPD’s expenditures exceeded its revenues by nearly $285,000. But thanks to a windfall of about $50,000 this year, the commission projected a $30,000 net income by June 30. The additional expected…
Riverside County public health officials have planned a countywide series of community forums to hear about residents’ health-related concerns and create a plan to address them. The meetings will begin this month in Perris and be held into April at locations from Temecula to Blythe. While no meeting has yet been scheduled on the Hill,…
