2017 a busy fire season for IFPD, but no Hill fires
Fire season 2017 had been very busy at Idyllwild Fire Department and it continued during Battalion Chief Mark LaMont’s discussion of the season.
In the...
County cautiously pursuing authority to supply electricity
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors moved one step closer to becoming an electric-power provider for the unincorporated areas of the county, largely replacing...
Small fire in Bee Canyon area
Friday afternoon, Oct. 27, the U.S. Forest Service contained a small near Bee Canyon.
The Highway Fire was 3.5 acres and contained within hours of...
Park to replace Jo’An’s
As reported last week, Jo’An’s has sold to Idypark LLC, which belongs to Loie and Dave Butterfield. As he said, the restaurant will not...
Town Crier Memberships include businesses and nonprofits
So far, seven businesses have acquired Town Crier Memberships: Baily Winery; The Family Business (bookkeeping); Fern Valley Inn; Idyllwild Backhoe; Middle Ridge Inc. (winery...
High wind + low moisture = Red Flag Warning
While the National Weather Service is forecasting the development of a La Niña weather pattern for this winter, below-normal precipitation has already begun.
While spring...
Annual Health Fair offers free flu shots
The Idyllwild Help Center, in conjunction with Dr. Ken Browning of Fern Creek Medical Center, presents its annual health fair on Saturday, Nov. 11...
Fern Valley Water District moving forward to approve rate increase
Public hearing likely in December
In an unanimous vote, directors of the Fern Valley Water District authorized staff to proceed with mailing information and scheduling...
News of Record: October 26, 2017
Sheriff’s log
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Oct. 15 to 21.
Idyllwild
• Oct. 16 — Alarm...
Two crashes on Hill roads over the last week
One a suspected DUI
Two vehicle crashes occurred on Hill roads over the last week. One was a suspected DUI.
Incidents reported come from California Highway...