Rescue attempt ends in death
At 11:57 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, Cabazon Sheriff’s Station deputies were dispatched to a rescue call at Mt. San Jacinto Park in...
Emergency alert this Wednesday
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall.
County awarded $10 million to combat large-scale retail theft
California has taken extensive steps to combat organized retail theft. This is a more serious and costly crime than shoplifting or employee...
IWD moving forward on treatment plant
At the Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors meeting Wednesday, Sept. 20, a ratepayer complained about the new, higher rates approved...
FVWD looking at water meter problems/future pipeline repairs
The Sept. 22 meeting of the Fern Valley Water District’s (FVWD) Board of Directors was brief with no specific actions on the...
1,000 blood donations
Jon Bechtel of Pine Cove recently made his 1,000th blood donation after 50 years of donating. LifeStream celebrated with him.PHOTO COURTESY...
State takes steps to improve market for fire insurance
A week after the Legislature failed to find a solution or compromise on the recent deterioration of California’s home insurance market, Gov....
Storm damage relief
Owners of properties who incurred damage of $10,000 or more from Hurricane Hilary can file a claim with Riverside County for disaster...
Free COVID tests available again
As of Monday, Sept. 25, four free COVID-19 test kits may be ordered per household through COVIDtests.gov.
The tests...
HUSD meeting at Idyllwild School covers much
By David Jerome Correspondent
Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) held its board meeting this month at Idyllwild School...