Riverside County looks at layoffs and wage cuts
Layoffs versus salary reductions were the two sides of a debate between two Riverside County supervisors during the Board of Supervisors’ discussion of the 2011-12 budget.
“It’s the worst budget and the county’s strategy has not yielded results. We’re headed toward a lot of layoffs,” Board Chair Bob Buster (1st District) warned his colleagues. Later, he asked County Executive...
Palms to Pines Scenic Byway planning progresses
The final sessions to discuss the proposed Palms to Pines Scenic Byway are planned for October. The fourth series of planning meetings occurred from May 31 through June 2.
At those meetings, a draft vision statement was presented to the participants and several other specific issues were discussed.
The proposed vision statement read, “The Palms to Pines Scenic Byway connects people...
Budget woes reduce Riverside County Sheriff staffing, response time
Budget constraints continue to reduce staffing and response times of the Sheriff’s Department in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. Staffing of 1.2 deputies per 1,000 population and two patrol cars on the Hill at all times was the norm as recently as two years ago.
Now, according to Hemet Station Commander Captain Scot Collins, staffing is near .75 deputies...
Creature Corner: Sept. 22, 2011
Two found dogs this week are missing their human families. One is a Pomeranian and a the other is a possible Burmese/mountain dog mix. Call ARF to identify at (951) 659-1122.
Past Tense: Sept. 22, 2011
60 years ago - 1951
The crew drilling well no. 2 for the Fern Valley Mutual Water Co. were experiencing their toughest assignment in years. The drill had to pass through 70 feet of solid granite down to 130 feet.
55 years ago - 1956
Nearly 400 county educators, administrators and groups concerned with education held an all-day meeting on the campus...
Town Hall adds new staff
Idyllwild Town Hall Director GeGe Beagle’s team continues to grow. After school councelors are now on staff: Kylie Kenyon’s (left) and Susan Swanson’s first priority is to help children with homework and assist with recreation activities.
Idyllwild Garden: Lavender cotton
Or gray santolina (Santolina chamaecyparissus)is a fine-textured, bushy and mound-forming shrub ...
Another La Niña winter for the Hill?
Last week’s rain totaled almost 1-1/4 inches. This is the most rain in the first quarter of the rain year since 1999.
Obituary: Randy Roy Chaney
Randy Roy Chaney, 26, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Aug. 13, 2011, in Las Vegas. The son of Rick and Leslie Chaney of Idyllwild, he was born July 5, 1985, in Palm Desert, Calif.
Randy attended Idyllwild School and Hemet High, where he was a member of the Thespian Club, winning acting awards. He worked as a plumber’s assistant and...
Idyllwild Water District may host seismic monitors
Manager confirmed that his district is in discussion with the United States Geological Survey to install two seismic monitoring units on IWD property ...