IFPD ready to recruit new chief
The Idyllwild Fire Protection Commission approved a salary range for the next fire chief and announced the vacancy last week. Interested individuals are to submit their applications and materials by Sunday, June 10. The Commission’s goal is to have a week of transition between interim Chief Mike Sherman’s departure and the arrival of the new chief.
Sherman has indicated that...
Report shuts down preschool; Scheduled to reopen June 4
Parents should contact Town Hall at (951) 659-2638 to register children for the new sessions scheduled to commence on June 4 ...
Traffic collision at Hemet High
A major traffic accident occurred in front of Hemet High School Wednesday afternoon. The early reports indicate at least 10 people were injured — three are critical and seven minor, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Eight of those were transported to hospitals, but two refused transport.
There has been no information that any Hill resident was involved. For...
Wiffle golf tournament raises funds for homeless
It was Wiffle golf fun at Sandii Castleberry’s fundraiser Monday afternoon. Many came out to play, raising money to help the homeless ...
Nuclear debate comes to Idyllwild
On Wednesday, May 30, a special "This is this" conversation will take place. Two well-known nuclear energy experts — Shaun Burnie and Kendra Ulrich — will be here to discuss the San Onofre nuclear plant shut down and possible re-opening.
One of the issues is how similar are some of the San Onofre’s problems to the Japanese reactor — Fukushima-Daiichi.
Kendra...
Mountain Folk: Wesley Kell graduates Navy Boot Camp
Twenty-two-year-old Wesley Kell, son of 20-year part-time Idyllwild resident Paul Kell, will graduate from Navy Boot Camp in Great Lakes, Ill., on May 26. Prior to boot camp, Wesley attended a 10-month training through the Navy SEALS P.U.D.S. program.
Upon graduating from boot camp, Wesley plans to begin SEALS training at Coronado Island.
Wesley attended Idyllwild School as a...
County closes area hiking trails
Last week, CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins received approval from the Riverside County Board Supervisors to close seven hiking areas throughout Riverside County.
The closures will remain in effect until further notice in the following areas:
Avery Canyon (Gibbel Road east of State Street in Hemet)
North Mountain and Indian Canyon (San Jacinto area)
Whitewater Canyon (Cabazon, north of...
Native plants and pollinators walk set for June 2
The San Bernardino National Forest invites the public on Saturday June 2 for a short walk to learn more about native pollinators and the services they provide for you.
The walk is provided as part of the U.S. Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region’s 2012 Pollinator Special Emphasis area, which has been developed to call attention to the importance of...
Anonymous report forces shutdown of Town Hall preschool
An anonymous report to State of California authorities resulted in the state Department of Social Services shutting down the preschool program at Town Hall effective Thursday, May 24. The reason cited was lack of a state license. The state’s Health and Safety Code authorizes the Department of Social Services to regulate public and private childcare settings. Under governing code,...