Initial Thoughts: Open govenment? …
I’m going to use three words — Community Service District — dreaded on the Hill.
While I am not advocating a rush to this form...
Initial Thoughts: Open government? …
An article about the Forest Service’s 2014 budget begins on page 1. The level of funding appears comparable to the current year, 2013 (Oct....
Initial Thoughts: Smith again gains national attention …
Congratulations for Marshall. His perceptive and fluid writing has garnered him another honor.
Last week, the National Newspaper Association announced the winners of its 2012...
Initial Thoughts: While we watch the “Voice,” silence continues …
About 45 citizens or residents attended Supervisor Stone’s Public Safety Summit last night.
In my opinion, it wasn’t a great turnout. He and his staff...
Initial Thoughts: Whose the lowest? only details …
The scrutiny of Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s commission will increase in coming weeks as the August election approaches. Two commission seats as well as...
Initial Thoughts: Truth and dependency …
Last week was tumultuous. On Wednesday, the County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee recommended that Supervisor Jeff Stone support the termination of the county’s...
Initial Thoughts: Election coverage begins …
A big event is approaching. Election Day 2012 is on Nov. 6 and is only 60 days away. For those who vote by mail,...
Final Thoughts: A new form of open government …
I guess I must admit that I’m still the child who chides his parents for “not doing what you tell me to do.”
For example,...
Initial Thoughts: Kindness, its name is frequently Idyllwild …
Idyllwild has always been a special place. From before the first roads were constructed, I’m sure whoever climbed to the Hill felt something different...
Initial thoughts: Freedom to disagree …
The May 28 Idyllwild Fire Commission meeting was frightening. Instead of addressing the district’s financial condition, the commission, employees and audience spent hours castigating...