Opinion: Affordable Care Act helps IFPD

It’s time to terminate the IFPD and CSA 38 special assessments. Congress passed, the President signed and the U.S. Supreme Court affirmed that each resident...

Opinion: No to CAL FIRE

I am very alarmed that CAL FIRE could take over our fire services. CAL FIRE, which used to be called CDF (California Department...

Creature Corner: May 17, 2012

In September of last year, Missy’s family packed their bags, locked the door and walked away. And left Missy behind. She came to ARF,...

Past Tense: November 12, 2020

70 years ago - 1950U.S. Forest Service officials inspected the newly paved Banning-Idyllwild Highway before its acceptance into the national forest system.

Opinion: Watch out!

We all agree that Fire Chief Walker was a tremendous asset. We all know he upgraded and greatly improved our emergency preparedness. We all...

Sitting by the Fire: Goodbye

Well, I have goods news and more good news. First, the new IFPD Fire Chief is in place and he hit the ground running on Aug. 1. Second, my work here is done and I will be leaving soon. I will stay for a few days of transition. My last day in the office at IFPD will be Thursday, but I will return for a few hours to help with the Aug. 14 commission meeting. After Aug. 14, Betty and I will enjoy some real retirement for at least a while.

Creature Corner: March 6, 2014

Two dogs were found near Lake Fulmor. Call ARF 951-659-1122. Lucy in the sky with diamonds … in her eye. She is a shiny, small...

Creature Corner: July 15, 2021

Whiskers Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats learned about recent cat adoptions.Fern: As...

Opinion: Audits without answers

As the mystery continues, and with so much money allegedly unaccounted for at IFPD, at what point does the audit clarify these issues or...

Creature Corner: July 9, 2020

Zeus Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the one last kitten awaiting adoption.
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