Commercial burglaries lead; public help needed to identify/update
Update following Friday night community meeting, Sgt. Wallace Clear in attendance.
About 25 local merchants and others attended a second community meeting called by organizers to develop strategies to respond to recent commercial burglaries in Idyllwild.
Hemet Station Special Investigations Supervisor Sgt. Wallace Clear spoke to the group. According to Clear, station deputies patrolling in the hours during which previous burglaries...
Only in Idyllwild: A driveway Christmas present
Like many retired householders in this down economy, I have dawdled this year over home improvements. But the week before Christmas I was feeling energetic and determined that I needed to bite the bullet and take care of some long overdue tasks.
I went over to Harold K. Smith Materials and asked Keith if he might be...
Tartaglia pleads guilty, is sentenced
Alfredo Tartaglia, 26, of Idyllwild pleaded guilty to one felony count of assault of a person by force and was sentenced to three years in state prison, according to John Hall, Senior Public Information Specialist, Riverside County District Attorney's Office. The plea and sentence took place on Thursday, Jan. 10.
Police arrested Tartaglia on Friday, Dec. 22 after he attacked...
Bald eagle count continues Jan. 12: Volunteers needed
The Forest Service needs help to count bald eagles for the 35th season in the annual winter bald eagle counts ...
California Franchise Tax Board tax tips
The Franchise Tax Board announced it is now accepting 2012 state tax returns, and announced the following updates on law changes and filing services for California taxpayers.
American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012
Due to changes contained in this federal legislation, the California Schedules CA (540 & 540NR), 540/540A and 540NR Booklets, and other products that reference federal Schedule A, are...
Initial Thoughts: What attracts volunteers? …
Two weeks ago in this column, I encouraged you to consider getting involved with one of the many local organizations. As I have written in the past, volunteerism not only helps the community, but most individuals benefit from the participation.
They might make new friends, find a reason to become more active or another of many possibilities than could improve...
Tax Tips: New American Taxpayer Relief Act
After months of wrangling, Congress passed the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 on Jan. 1, 2013, ending months of “Y2K” style handwringing by the media.
The law extends many of the Bush tax cuts for most taxpayers. This article will touch on some of the most important provisions, which apply for tax years 2013 and beyond.
The ATRA...
Past Tense: Jan. 10, 2013
65 years ago - 1948
At the Idyllwild Dairy, Liz, a 7-year-old Guernsey, hit a maximum yield of 11 gallons of milk per day.
60 years ago - 1953
A single-engine Navy Sky Raider crashed into the mountain, killing its pilot. The plane was one of four flying a routine night flight. It became separated from the others and plunged into...
Creature Corner: Jan. 10, 2013
Can you say “adopted”? Snowball, our bichon can. She’s on her way to a forever, loving home with a bichon-mix friend. Snowball, you will never find yourself abandoned in the snow again. Paws up.
Momma Sandy says “my momma days are done.” Her four puppies are weaned, almost paper-trained, and she has taught them puppy cleanliness. Playful with their siblings,...
Below average rainfall so far for Idyllwild
The first half of the 2013 rain year ended Saturday. Idyllwild Fire Department reported 7.81 inches fell in town between July 1, 2012, and Dec. 31. The Forest Service’s Keenwild Ranger Station recorded 6.76 inches during the same period compared to 8.43 inches from July 2011 through December 2011.
The long-term average rainfall from July through December is 9.22 inches....