Fatality on Highway 74 identified
The 44-year-old male who lost his life in a traffic collision on Highway 74 in July has been identified as Keith Marlin of Anza.
At...
Cranston Fire cut power to thousands for 10 days
Outage affected Anza Electric customers from Aguanga to Mountain Center
As the Cranston Fire quickly spread on Wednesday, July 25, Southern California Edison cut power...
Caltrans releases video warning of sudden closures along 74 and 243 due to weather
Caltrans District 8 has released a video warning of sudden road closures due to rainfall, which could cause dangerous conditions along highways 243 and...
Highway 243 was one lane near Keenwild
A two-vehicle traffic collision was reported at Keenwild Fire Station on Highway 243 in Mountain Center just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7.
A moderate...
Congressman Ruiz addresses Cranston Fire recovery resources
Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD, was on the Hill Tuesday meeting with various agencies, attending events and sharing information about resources with the community.
Local heroes: Biz owners and staff fed and fueled countless firefighters
There are many heroes when disaster strikes in a close-knit community like Idyllwild. Most remain unsung for important acts of courage and generosity beyond...
Roadways heavily damaged, forcing closures
Repairs to highways 74 and 243 a long-term project
It’s hot-pink magenta with a tinge of neon orange. A thick swath of it paints Highway...
Mountain Center Post Office reopens
The Mountain Center Post Office reopened for business Monday.
Mail delivery service has resumed and postal customers in Mountain Center will receive all mail that...
Pending litigation on IFPD agenda; canceled
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners has canceled a special meeting scheduled for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, at the station's board...
Recreation areas to reopen after Cranston and Ribbon fires
The following is a press release submitted to the Idyllwild Town Crier by the U.S. Forest Service:
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Officials with San Bernardino...