Initial Thoughts: Bureaucratic who’s on first? …
The following story is true. A behind-the-scenes exposé of the working relationship between the media and law enforcement agencies.
Last Thursday, Gary Kuscher called and...
Initial Thoughts: Budgets & spending …
Editor’s note: I apologize for offering you a second column this week. But this is the result of receiving no letters from you this...
Initial Thoughts: A true fiscal crisis …
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) is in dire straits. The commission confesses the fact when the subject of borrowing money from Riverside County...
Initial Thoughts: Another grand jury report …
Twice in three years, a Riverside County grand jury has issued a report on the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD).
Neither report addresses mistakes or...
Initial Thoughts: We’re all on the “Hill” …
Sept. 11. “9/11.” We recognize either since September 11, 2001 became an infamous day in American history. Thousands of Americans died and thousands more...
Initial Thoughts: Waste? Fraud? Abuse? Not here …
I urge you to shift your eyes to Idyllwild Fire Chief Norm Walker’s column. The federal budget process is complicated and not at all...
Initial Thoughts: Measure G hearing Monday …
In Europe, August is generally the month government and major businesses hibernate for summer vacation. Perhaps that attitude has changed to accommodate the global...
Initial Thoughts: Election forum Thursday …
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) election forum is tonight at 5:30 p.m. It will be in the conference room at the Idyllwild Nature...
Initial Thoughts: What does local control mean and who defines it …
“Local control,” a good rallying cry. One that is as old as this nation. I’m for it; I support local control as much as...
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...