Jerry Holldber, Pine Cove Water District general manager, spoke at the monthly Pine Cove Property Owners Association’s meeting May 5. While he discussed several water issues, the prospective rate increase was the highlight. With attendance of about 20 members, the audience did not express any opposition to the proposal. Although social media suggests a few…
“Community Institutions in Idyllwild have never been plentiful, but the few that have persisted over the years have bound the community together profoundly. The most important institution under this theme is Town Hall, which was constructed largely by community labor for community use and stands today as a symbol of Idyllwild’s social cohesion and neighborly…
Danny Richardson, commander of American Legion Post 800, has been honored with a Veterans Service Award presented by state Sen. Jeff Stone. The awards are presented each year from Stone’s 28th Senate District to 10 military veterans who have gone above and beyond the call of duty to help their fellow veterans and members of…
By Marshall Smith Correspondent Proposition 72, on the June ballot as a constitutional amendment, proposes to exclude rain-water capture systems added after Jan. 1, 2019, from property-tax assessments as new construction. The California Constitution permits the Legislature to exempt some construction on existing property from property tax reassessment requirements. California voters have a history of…
By Marshall Smith Correspondent Proposition 68, titled the “Parks, Environment and Water Bond,” would allow the state to sell $4.1 billion in general obligation bonds to pay for improvements in water and park infrastructure — specifically for creating and rehabilitating state and local parks, natural resources protection projects and climate-adaptation projects. It appropriates money from…
The Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District is recruiting a new park ranger for the Idyllwild Nature Center. The position is title Park Ranger I — Interpretive (Visitor Center) job #10426. This job description is posted on the County’s human resources website, www.rc-hr.com and is available in the “Careers/Job Descriptions” page. “This position will…
The Local Review Board of the Idyllwild Historic Preservation District met briefly Thursday, April 26. The board is still working on possible revisions to its flowchart for a permit for historic district alterations. But it took no action at this meeting. “We should discuss this, and I will have an update for the next meeting,”…
An Idyllwild resident was assaulted and battered outside the Idyllwild Library at midday last Tuesday, April 24. According to Jason Halvorsen, 56, a nearly two-year resident of Idyllwild, he was sitting at the benches and chairs the library provides at the west end of its front outside walkway, talking with a friend, Brandon. Suddenly, they…
Editor: This letter is written to correct the impression presented in your recent story of the possible dissolution of the Mountain Community Patrol. I want to assure you this volunteer organization is alive and well with plans to continue service to our beloved Idyllwild community. It is true we need and would welcome new members…
Editor: Editor’s note: This letter was sent to the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health. Re: the letter from you proposing a rate increase for solid waste processing, franchise area 8. With all due respect, your letter does not make a case for the increase you are proposing and I, Patti Hudson, protest this increase….
