Flu still spreading in the West and among elderly
Through January, the 2012-13 flu season has been worse than normal, particularly for people over 65 years old, but it has not reached epidemic levels …
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Roy refiles suit against Chamber
David Roy filed another complaint against the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce directors. This one was filed Wednesday, Jan. 23, the same day the court recorded approval of his request to drop the original suit without prejudice. The court record showed actual dismissal of the action on the 18th. Five days later, Roy filed a second…
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Regional GSOB task force forms
A regional task force charged with stopping the spread of the Goldspotted oak borer across county lines and developing coordinated response plans is forming in Southern California …
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Caltrans website helps drivers plan routes
An upgraded Caltrans website provides real-time information to help drivers plan efficient on- and off-Hill travel and commutes. The site has current lane closure information on routes throughout the state. Specifically, the site, www.lcswebreports.dot.ca.gov/lcswebreports/, allows drivers to search by Caltrans regions (the Hill is in Region 8), routes drivers are planning to use as well…
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Another Point of View: The virtual reality of guns
Humans love to set aside disbelief and be caught up in fiction — be it a Penn and Teller magic show, a campfire story, a novel, a movie or a video game. Watching a good movie is great fun. But what if you never left the theater? What if you lived there 24/7 and spent…
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New effort to repeal fire fee
The state’s Fire Prevention Fee continues to be under legislative siege. Despite efforts in 2012 to repeal the legislation, Assemblyman Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga) has submitted Assembly Bill 124 which repeals the State Responsibility Area Fire Prevention Fee. Morrell hopes to continue to push the issue that there’s enough regulation and that the fee is…
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Sports Roundup: Golf
Jim Crandall, Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair, provided this report about the Friday, Jan. 18, golf tournament. The club held its regular monthly tournament at the Woodhaven Country Club in Palm Desert. The sign at the entry to the club reads, “Your Happy Day of Golf Begins Here.” And it’s true — most…
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Past Tense: Jan. 31, 2013
65 years ago – 1948 The Town Crier reported that lots of kids in town had chicken pox. 60 years ago – 1953 William Courtney, a Los Angeles attorney, addressed the Chamber of Commerce. He promised to tell “How to Keep the Government and a Wife on One Income.” 55 years ago – 1958 Bill…
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Creature Corner: Jan. 31, 2013
Welcome to Puppy Food Bowl XLVII brought to you by ARF and Coach Sandy. Sandy is a tan and white Chihuahua who weighs in at about 8 pounds, is short in stature, attends Mt. Pawley Tech U., and demonstrates several two-legged “special moves.” Flanked to the left and always by her side is her Right…
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News of Record: Jan. 31, 2013
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, Jan. 21 to 28, 2013: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Jan. 21 — Medical aid, Delano Drive, Idyllwild. Jan. 22 — Medical aid, Deerfoot Lane, Idyllwild. Jan. 23 — Medical aid, Temecula Drive, Idyllwild. Jan. 23 — Walk-in medical aid. Jan. 25…
