By John FensterwaldEdSource The California School Boards Association announced Wednesday, Dec. 4, that it and its partners will end their effort to put a $15 billion tax initiative benefiting K-12 and community colleges before voters next November (https://www.csba.org/Newsroom/PressReleases/2019/2019-1204-FullandFairFundingBallotUpdate). Stating it wanted to avoid the prospect of competing tax measures for education on the same ballot,…
Several items were on the agenda at the Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) board meeting Nov. 15. The board discussed the pipeline replacement project, new rain gauges, well level recordings, and current production and water storage. In addition, the board approved employee annual bonuses. As of Nov. 15, 2,700 feet, or almost 70%, of the…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to recently. • Nov. 30 — Medical aid, 9:50 a.m. Delano Dr. • Nov. 30 — Power line down, 11:56 a.m. Saunders Meadow Rd. • Nov. 30 — Assist police or other government agency, 11:57 a.m. Fern Valley Rd. • Nov. 30…
70 years ago – 1949 Postmaster Rita Patton reminded everyone that unsealed Christmas cards required 2 cents postage. 65 years ago – 1954 The big Christmas tree was lit in the lobby of the Idyllwild Inn. 60 years ago – 1959 The Chamber of Commerce asked the County Board of Supervisors to exclude Idyllwild from…
By Art Alliance of Idyllwild The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) is grateful to the Ruth & Joseph C. Reed Foundation for a $10,000 grant. This grant allows the AAI to benefit the youth of Idyllwild and beyond. This financial support will be used to offer fused glass and pottery workshops and an origami STEAM…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats talked about ARF’s new puppies. Terra: Break out the catnip! We are having an epic celebration. Tillie: I’m always up for a party. But what is the celebration all about? Terra: Okay everyone, you’d better sit down. Mr. Gray found a forever home! Zeus: Oh…
Former general manager’s resignation letter By Melissa Diaz HernandezEditor Darren Milner resigned as the general manager of Idyllwild Water District (IWD) on Nov. 17, a Sunday, effective immediately. The newspaper obtained a copy of Milner’s resignation letter, which cites his reason for his resignation as “experiencing an unhealthy culture and difficult work environment at the district…
West Valley High School (WVHS) has been accepted as an International Baccalaureate (IB) School and will begin offering IB classes next school year. The school has been an IB candidate for the past two years, but after its visit from IB representatives in early November, they received the green light to become an official IB…
Share your Christmas card mailing moment on Twitter By the U.S. Postal ServiceContributed Greeting cards are one of the most anticipated gifts of the holiday season — a tradition dating back more than 200 years. They are colorful, personal and last all season long. From photo cards, yearly round-up letters and cards expressing religious beliefs,…
Amid the hustle and bustle at the Higher Grounds Coffee House, the Town Crier sat down with Jackson Bujnosek, an Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) senior who’s soft-spoken words were nearly overpowered by the sounds of the morning espresso machine, customers ordering and socializing, and the tunes from the harpist performing in the background. Bujnosek’s gentle…
