State lifts drought emergency restrictions
On Friday, April 7, Gov. Jerry Brown rescinded the state of emergency caused by the statewide drought, which he declared in January 2014. The...
Steele to play the weekend at Masters
Brendan Steele mustered a one-over-par 73 Friday to claim a spot in weekend play at Augusta for the first time. He played the Masters...
Idyllwild Fire budget in good shape
Through February — or two-thirds — of the current fiscal year, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District budget is in good condition, according to...
Two hit-and-run incidents on Hill roads last week
Two hit and run incidents took place on Hill roads last week. Both reports come from California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer’s...
County launches request for participants to build multibillion dollar fiber-optic network countywide
On Monday, Riverside County issued a call for private-sector partners interested in developing the nation’s largest broadband network, a project that would stimulate economic growth, improve healthcare capabilities, expand educational opportunities, and make high-speed networks available to all residents and businesses countywide.
News of Record: April 6, 2017
Sheriff’s log
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, March 26 to April 1.
Idyllwild
• March 27 —...
Hiker rescued after fall
Crews rescued a hiker who had fallen in the wilderness last Thursday.
Sgt. Joel D. Wilson of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department reported that at...
Gutierrez pleads guilty after rifle evidence dismissed
Arrested in July 2015, Frank Gutierrez pleaded guilty to two felonies and two misdemeanor charges and admitted to several prior convictions. Judge Ronald Taylor...
Dirt biker lifted off Thomas Mountain
Sunday afternoon at about 4, Cal Fire firefighters responded to an emergency call concerning an injured dirt biker near Thomas Mountain.
With assistance from the...
Idyllwild business community growing
The growth of business activity in Idyllwild, and investments business owners are making to improve their marketability, show confidence in the promise of Idyllwild’s...