Valentine’s Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, was a wet day on the Hill, with 19 swift-water rescues taking place in various locations, straining the abilities of emergency responders. Official rain total at Keenwild Station for Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 13 and 14, was 7 inches. From Oct. 1 through late February, Keenwild recorded 24.8 inches of…
It is safe to report that the drought has ended for this spring and possibly the summer of 2019. Whether it returns in 2020 is unknown. But precipitation — rain and snowfall — data are sufficient to drench the dreaded drought for the duration of spring and early summer. While Monday and Tuesday were warmer,…
Village Center Drive project up for decision When the directors of the Idyllwild Water District met last week, perhaps the imminent snow storm or the joy of the atmospheric river filling Foster Lake limited their attention. But with only two items on the agenda, they deferred action on both until March. Further, they never discussed,…
The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation’s Spotlight on Leadership Series comes back from a brief holiday and winter-weather hiatus on Monday, March 11. In the Idyllwild Arts campus’ Fireside Room — a comfortable setting on what could be a chilly morning — three key players will share their excitement about their work for Idyllwild…
Both the California Highway Patrol and Cal Trans emphasize that the highways to Idyllwild have suffered significant damage in the past week. The large snowfall Wednesday and Thursday exacerbated the situation and created more dangerous opportunities. Therefore access to Idyllwild and Pine Cove will be strictly controlled. CHP will establish a checkpoint on Hwy. 74…
On Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, a wholly devoted Mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend, Gloria Ann (Henley) Doro, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones. She was 86. Born in Wichita, Kansas, to James and Dorothy Henley in June 1932, Gloria and her family moved to Inglewood in 1937, settling in Idyllwild circa 1944….
Shirley M. Wood, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, at home with daughters Linda Richerson and Karen McCoy by her side. Granddaughter Jennifer Wood, grandsons Robert Whaley and Samule Southwick, and grandaughter Sara DeNault also were beside her. Shirley has lived in Idyllwild since she was 8 years old, moving here with…
Terry Lyons, former general manager of the Idyllwild Water District, passed away Saturday, Feb. 9, 2019, after a long battle against agent-orange induced Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; his daughter Candace; and sons Richard and Thomas. Terry lived and walked by faith in his Savior, Jesus Christ. In this, we are…
With military-honed skill and at great personal risk, Garner Valley resident Ronnie N. Imel delivered the most important Valentine neighbor Kathleen Walker had ever received. He saved her life. Imel is a modest man and was reluctant to discuss the rescue, saying it felt awkward to call attention to himself. But after several questions, he…
Editor’s note: Randon Lane, mayor pro-tem of Murrieta, has announced that he will challenge incumbent Supervisor Chuck Washington for the 3rd District seat on the Riverside County Board of Supervisors. This is from a brief interview with Lane. Lane said his sense and devotion to public service has roots in his childhood. His father was…
