On Thursday, Aug. 6, the Fern Valley Water District was made aware of major leaks in its pipeline, according to General Manager Victor Jimenez. Instead of replacing or rebuilding Tank 2 at the top of Circle View, which had low- and high-pressure lines, the board decided to install three pressure reducing stations and eliminate the…
This past June 2020, Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Chief Financial Officer Hosny Shouman presented IWD’s annual budget. IWD directors unanimously approved that budget in the board’s Resolution No. 775. The 2020-21 budget is posted on IWD’s website. (Go to idyllwildwater.com, then navigate by clicking on “Information” … “Financial Reports” … “2020-2021 Budget.” The pages of…
By the Office of Gov. Gavin NewsomContributed With the West Coast heat wave projected to intensify over the coming days, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Aug. 17 to free up additional energy capacity. The governor yesterday [Aug. 16] signed an emergency proclamation that temporarily allows some energy users and utilities to use backup energy…
Three collisions occurred on local highways over the last couple of weeks, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Matt Napier. On Aug. 14 at 5:30 p.m., Ronald Gregory Sigler, 74 of Palm Desert, was riding his white 2020 BMW R 1250 RT motorcycle eastbound on Highway 74 just west of Corrizo Road….
Idyllwild Fire Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • Aug. 10 — Medical aid, 7:20 p.m. Lake Hemet. • Aug. 11 — Medical aid, 11:33 a.m. Crestview Dr. • Aug. 11 — Walk-in medical aid, 4 p.m. • Aug. 12 — Medical assist, 9:48 a.m. Crestview Dr. • Aug….
Town Crier Members continue to be supportive. Each week, Members are renewing their Memberships, helping to keep us serving our Hill community. So, because you Members are staying with us and brand-new Members keep joining, when the full California reopening eventually arrives, the Town Crier will be here — ready to advertise for our inns,…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed the services offered by ARF to pet guardians. Whiskers: Well, here we are. Sadie: Yep. Just us adult cats and one beautiful gray kitten. Pepper: And that kitten is so darling! I cannot believe he is still here. Sadie: I hope he is…
Brendan Steele tees it up this week in the first of this year’s three post-season FedExCup Championship tournaments. The Northern Trust, with a purse of $9.5 million, will be played on the TPC Boston course in Norton, Massachusetts. The Idyllwild native goes into this contest ranked 43rd on the FedExCup list and 98th in the…
70 years ago – 1950 Les Selander was directing a Western film in Idyllwild with “so many cowhands in jingling spurs clomping through the village.” 65 years ago – 1955 At Dutton’s Corner Store in Fern Valley, 3 pounds of tomatoes were being sold for 19 cents. 60 years ago – 1960 Despite a move…
As of press time, there are a total of 21 reported COVID-19 cases since the outbreak and one death reported for the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, according to the Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS) website. As of press time on Aug. 18, Riverside County has 48,200 confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are 913…
