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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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DA files charges against Kimmerle
The Riverside County District Attorney’s office has charged Ron Kimmerle, 49, of Pine Cove, with four felony counts, two for burglary and two for receiving stolen property. Kimmerle remains in custody at Southwest Detention Center in Murietta pending a June 1 felony settlement conference.
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Sitting by the Fire: Change happens and will …
Most people don’t like change. The old saying is, “the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes.” Well, some people beat the government out of their taxes and it has been said that one has beaten death, but it is absolutely true that we all face change almost everyday of our lives. Change is truly the only thing that is certain. Now I would like to change the topic that I had planned to write about because what I have to say is too important to miss.
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Sheriff arrests Joshua Cody Benson on multiple assault charges
Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Idyllwild local Joshua Cody Benson, 21, on suspicion of committing felony assault. The attack took place around 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 23 near Mountain Top Liquor on Highway 243 when Benson assaulted another man. The individual assaulted received injuries sufficient to require hospitalization. Paramedics from Idyllwild Fire Protection District…
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Fern Valley water considers new budget
Fern Valley Water District board of directors considered a draft $1 million budget for fiscal 2012-13 (starting July 1). While income is projected to increase $12,000, expenses will fall more than $500,000 because a $546,000 pipeline replacement contract was completed during this year. The total capital budget for next year is $28,000. The slight increase…
