The state’s Legislative Analyst’s Office issued its forecast on fiscal years 2014-15 and 2015-16 in mid-November. With more than half the current fiscal year remaining, the LAO expects a rosy culmination for the state budget. “We estimate that 2014-15 General Fund revenues will be about $2 billion higher than estimated in this year’s budget act,”…
Riverside County continues to monitor a possible underground fuel leak in Idyllwild. R.M. Environmental Inc. of Calimesa, conducting the monitoring work, just completed the third-quarter sampling report. In addition, RME has submitted a work plan to install two more monitoring wells that will be sampled and monitored on a quarterly basis for the next 12…
Archie wished upon his star, and he found his forever human during the Christmas Tree Lighting event. It was meant to be, Archie. He walked up and chose his human. We will always love you and paws up to you. Introducing Lima Bean. Young, under a year, male Chi/Jack Russell-mix. Just a love bug. He…
65 years ago – 1949 Pete Hibbert passed away. He had been the lookout atop Tahquitz Peak for many years. 60 years ago – 1954 The American Legion Post 800 held a turkey shoot at the Idyllwild Rifle and Pistol Club near Mountain Center. 55 years ago – 1959 Golfers were testing…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, Nov. 25 to Dec. 1. Idyllwild • Nov. 25 — Two medical aids. • Nov. 26 — Traffic collision. • Nov. 27 — False alarm. • Nov. 28 — Two medical aids. • Nov. 28 — Service call. • Nov. 29…
On Nov. 4, California voters approved Proposition 47, which reduces certain non-serious and non-violent property and drug offenses from felonies to misdemeanors. The measure also allows certain offenders who have been previously convicted of such crimes to apply for reduced sentences. The anticipated long-term result would lessen prison overcrowding. Proponents argued that, if enacted, the…
International musical group Ebb & Flow will present a choral workshop for experienced and aspiring singers followed by a concert of original songs and seasonal music at the Rustic Theatre. “The concept [of the Idyllwild appearance] is a fusion of instruction and performance,” said Gabby Gordon, singer, songwriter and pianist. Gordon is a Danish American…
Idyllwild’s Isis Theatre Company, now in its 12th season, is presenting “A Wilde Holiday, The Star Child and Other Tales” as its Christmas offering. Isis President and Founder Suzanne Avalon noted the company is doing something new this year. “I’m excited this year we’re offering a production for children and families,” she said, referencing the…
For 11 years, Kathy Wilson’s Idyllwild Ghost Town has frightened and delighted fans of the phantasmagorical from on and off the Hill. Now, year 12 is in doubt. Wilson’s month-long Halloween attraction, a walk through live action and animatronic spook fest, had firmly established itself as a major audience draw at the Idyllwild Community Center…
Hill communities got a heavy dose of precipitation Tuesday and though the weather was cold, it wasn’t cold enough to snow.
