News of Record: September 22, 2016
Sheriff’s log
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Sept. 11 to Sept. 17.
Idyllwild
• Sept. 11 ––...
Water usage jumps in Fern Valley
Water consumption increased significantly in the Fern Valley Water District during the July and August billing period. This year, FVWD customers used about 8.1...
Prop 55 would extend Prop 30 temporary tax hikes for the wealthy
In 2012, voters approved Proposition 30 that temporarily raised two types of California taxes – a quarter percent (from 7.25 to 7.5 percent) increase...
IFPD tax advance before board of supervisors
In an early morning special meeting, a majority of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission approved an agreement between the district and Riverside County...
Fire officials still concerned about dying trees: Emergency warning system operational
Still in the middle of fire season, local fire officials were able to hold their quarterly Mountain Area Safety Taskforce meeting last week; however,...
Pinyon arson suspect committed to healthcare program
Traci Farley, charged with 13 counts of arson, was committed to the Liberty Healthcare program during proceedings Wednesday, Sept. 14.
Farley was arrested in June....
Marcus Green hearing moved to November
Marcus Green’s felony settlement conference on Sept. 16 was re-scheduled for Friday, Nov. 18.
Green, 51, of Thermal, was the driver of a car that...
MDP presents earthquake speaker: Southern California has multiple fault lines
Earthquakes are a major threat for Hill residents. Not only fire, but shaking ground can cause a significant emergency for those people living on...
Weather Service lowers chance of La Niña: Neutral weather more likely now
Earlier this month, the NWS announced that its weather models “more strongly favor an ENSO-neutral” winter weather pattern. During the spring and summer, the...
IWD losing directors and management
Were the posted signs demanding resignations of three Idyllwild Water District directors and a new general manager the reason chaos has arrived at the...