Governor remains cautious about economy Last Friday, Gov. Jerry Brown announced his revisions to the fiscal year 2018-19 budget he proposed in January. The major change is the expectation that revenues will be $8.8 billion greater than the estimate four months ago. Despite the revenue growth, Brown remains cautious about the state’s future economy. In…
The chief organization in the U.S. noted for teaching leadership, building character, and developing outdoor and other life skills in pre-teen and high school-aged boys announced May 2 it will open its doors to welcome girls. The Boys Scouts of America is broadening its boys-only “iconic programs” to families and young people, but will retain…
Baseball Mike Holato of Town Hall gave this report on Youth Baseball: (Note: Players of the game for both teams receive a game ball after each game.) T-Ball The Dodgers and Giants played two games. In the first game, Augie Titus of the Giants and Chaz Piche of the Dodgers were players of the game….
70 years ago – 1948 Plans were being made for The Wild Idle Days celebration to be held in July. 65 years ago – 1953 Dick and Virginia Homan took over operation of the Hillbilly Variety Store while owner Edith Oliver recuperated from surgery. 60 years ago – 1958 Idyllwild’s first massage parlor was opened….
Full room basically opposed increase Beginning June 1, Pine Cove Water District customers will have higher base water rates and higher usage rates. Many customers spoke in opposition to the rate increases at the May 9 public hearing, but the board felt the new rates were necessary and unanimously passed resolutions establishing the higher rates…
Southern California Edison is planning considerable work in Idyllwild for the next six months. Although Edison has mailed a letter to local customers, the Mountain Disaster Preparedness group has scheduled a public meeting with Edison officials from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Town Hall. “They will give us some good specifics about…
Customers want more time to study changes Opposition to water-rate increases has been building on the Hill. Over the past five months, all three of the local water districts have recommended rate increases for their customers. In December, Fern Valley Water District was the first to hold a public hearing for a proposed rate increase….
Library’s summer reading is for all ages The Idyllwild Library officially launches its Summer Reading Program for all ages with a dynamic kick-off on Saturday, June 2, featuring kid-friendly festivities and a showcase by Pacific Animal Productions. This summer’s “Reading Takes You Everywhere” theme represents book selections from Japan, Mexico, Australia, Israel, USA, Italy, the…
Improving educational option on island On May 21, Edeline Felizor will be in Idyllwild to discuss the community school in Haiti, named after her, Institut Edeline, which several local residents have helped support. Felizor, a native Haitian and nurse, was trapped in the rubble of the 2010 Haitian earthquake. In an area that had few…
According to the U.S. Forest Service, two military V22 Ospreys are scheduled to do a touch-and-go training landing at Keenwild Helibase, sometime between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. The Forest Service spokesman said he’s unsure if they are from Pendleton, Miramar, etc., but is trying to confirm. Also, if weather conditions check out,…
