The Quiet Creek Inn has new owners, Newport Beach-based FR Health, and will now be a private retreat for first responders and therapists who work with them, to be known as Eagle Creek.Kim Hudson, the local contractor in charge of the transition from inn to retreat, told the Crier: “The new owners, FR Health, are…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, Aug. 15 to 21. (IFPD has a new system of reporting that does not include times in its logs.) • Aug. 15 — Walk-in emergency medical service, provide advanced life support.• Aug. 15 — EMS, provide ALS. Roble Dr.• Aug. 16…
On Thursday, Aug. 11, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a plan to increase California’s water supply. In the third year of the latest drought, with its end still in the future, state water and environmental officials predict that “… hotter and drier weather could diminish our existing water supply by up to 10% by 2040.” To…
At the Wednesday, Aug. 10, Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) board meeting, directors were surprised to learn of an incident that occurred in February involving Southern California Edison (SCE) and Piño Tree Service at Dutch Flats on PCWD property.General Manager Jeremy Potter and Office Manager Becky Smith explained to the board that in February, a…
Lake Hemet’s lake level when full is 135 feet, according to Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) General Mike Gow in his report to directors at the board meeting last Thursday. The report stated that when the lake is half full, the level is 118 feet. As of July 26, he wrote, the level is…
Much of the Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) Board of Directors meeting Friday morning was spent bringing new directors Kevin Scott and Chrissie Teeling up to speed on FVWD operations.In discussing FVWD warrants, General Manager (GM) Victor Jimenez and Assistant GM Jessica Priefer explained to directors the costs of Southern California Fuels’ deliveries. Priefer noted…
Idyllwild Water District (IWD) staff and directors discussed a large water loss and the employee investment policy, as well as approved a proposal for a five-year rate study at last week’s Wednesday, Aug. 17 meeting.In the July operations report, a 19% loss of water raised the eyebrows of directors. General Manager Leo Havener said he…
A new mayor Dear Editor:Wouldn’t it be great if the next Mayor Max could be a rescue/shelter dog? What a great statement that would make to our community and to all of the people the mayor will greet — not just in Idyllwild but also in other towns and venues.I’m sure there is a nice…
Editor’s note: This column will appear periodically and may be written by various residents. By Melanie LamagaOrganizer, Palms to Pines Chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby For years, polls have showed that a significant majority of Americans are alarmed about climate change and want the government to do more — yet legislation to address the problem…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats played a dog safety game.Phil: Since we reviewed dog safety in the summer, I think it’s time for a review of cat safety.Atlas: I’m ready. This is more up our alley.Phil: Multiple choice: Which are signs of heatstroke in cats?a. Pantingb. Lethargyc….
