Pile burning on Westridge
A controlled burn is being conducted today on Westridge.Photo courtesy Zach Behrens, US Forest Service
The U.S. Forest...
Lake Hemet Campground gets Valentine’s Day flooding
Flooding at Lake Hemet Campground on Feb. 14, Valentine’s Day, caused some RV renters to evacuate, including Patricia Blaine. This is...
A season’s-worth of snow in one week
On Saturday, the National Weather Service’s San Diego office noted the extremely cold temperatures throughout Southern California, including a record...
Idyllwild Water considering incentive for employees to live near district
Village Center Drive project up for decision
When the directors of the Idyllwild Water District met last...
Access to and egress from Idyllwild limited due road damage
Both the California Highway Patrol and Cal Trans emphasize that the highways to Idyllwild have suffered significant damage in the past week....
Dangerous water rescue in Garner Valley averts disaster: Ronnie N. Imel provides critical skill...
With military-honed skill and at great personal risk, Garner Valley resident Ronnie N. Imel delivered the most important Valentine neighbor Kathleen Walker...
Highway 74 now open with chain control
Wednesday night, a major traffic jam occurred on Highway 74, east of its intersection with Hwy. 371. The California Highway...
Pine Cove Water District 2017 salaries and compensation
Editor’s note: Each year, the Town Crier reports the information below for the three local water districts...
News of Record: February 21, 2019
Cal Fire/Riverside
County
Here are some of the calls Cal Fire/Riverside County responded to recently.
• Feb. 12 — Traffic collision, 2 motorcycles, 1:25...
Winter conditions contribute to Hill vehicle crashes
Winter storm conditions — snow, ice and road closures — have contributed to Hill vehicle crashes over the last week.
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