IFPD preparing for a new fire chief
The Idyllwild Fire District commission held a brief business meeting Tuesday, April 10 to review a job description, which will be used to recruit a new permanent fire chief …
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Ambulance service now in county hands
In the first County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee meeting since the Hill learned that the Idyllwild Fire Protection District wished to terminate its ambulance contract, residents seemed comfortable with the committee’s approach to the issue. …
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Mountain Folk: In the clouds
Don and Juli Gary celebrated their 45th Wedding Anniversary in the clouds. Here they are sky-sailing from Warner Springs Airport.
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Snow yesterday, going today
This morning is sunny, clear and warming. The National Weather Service is predicting 61º for today. Already the snow and ice is falling from the trees. Tomorrow is supposed to be 72º and possibly in the 80s by Tuesday through the weekend. So enjoy the white stuff today, it will be gone soon. The National…
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High Country Nursery joins chamber
The Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce welcomes a new member, the High Country Nursery in Anza. At the ribbon cutting are Scott Briles, the owner of this Anza nursery, and Debbie Martin, Chamber member representing ARF, and JoAnne Slater, second Vice President of the Chamber of Commerce.
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Clear roads, cloudy sky
The roads are clear into and around Idyllwild. Snowfall was between five and eight inches in town since Friday afternoon. The weather service is predicting a 40 percent chance of additional snow Saturday afternoon and night. Abut accumulation will be minimal. Sunday is supposed to be sunny and 62º. Starting Monday, temperatures should be in…
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Cancer Society schedules new volunteer orientation
The American Cancer Society is holding a new volunteer orientation on Wednesday, April 18, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the society’s offices located at 6355 Riverside Ave., in Riverside. An RSVP is requested. There are many different volunteer opportunities to serve as an American Cancer Society volunteer. All volunteers are matched with specific jobs,…
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And the snow begins
The rain and snow has begun to fall here in Idyllwild. Accumulation of snow has begun yet. The Forest Service’s Keenwild Ranger Station has recorded .34 inches of precipitation today, through 4:19 p.m. In the past week, Keenwild has recorded 1.05 inches of rain. An urgent winter weather message from the National Weather Service. This…
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A lot of snow coming today and tonight
Although a major spring snow storm is predicted to arrive this afternoon and tonight, as of 11:30 a.m., only the rain as fallen on the Hill. but it’s cold outside. An urgent winter weather message from the National Weather Service. This was posted at 2:17 a.m., Friday, April 13. This winter storm warning remains in…
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June 5 is primary election day
The June 5 primary election is only eight weeks away. The ballot will be crowded this year. Not only will voters have choices for County Supervisor, State Assembly and the Federal House of Representatives, but numerous local judgeships and Riverside County Board of Education seats will be on the ballot for Hill residents. In addition,…
