Fire restrictions increase on San Bernardino National Forest
As fire season begins, the San Bernardino National Forest implemented seasonal fire restrictions effective Monday, June 29.
One of the restrictions, “No wood or charcoal...
Holiday Closings: July 4, 2015
Hill businesses and institutions that will be closed Saturday, July 4, to observe Independence Day.
Idyllwild Fire preparing for leaner 2015-16 budget
Financial issues dominated the agenda of the June 23 Idyllwild Fire Protection District meeting, as the commission began preparing for the coming fiscal year.
The...
Sheriff Sniff visits Idyllwild: Body cameras, budget and staffing important issues
Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff met with the editorial and reporting staff of the Idyllwild Town Crier last week.
One of the first topics discussed...
Fire lookouts important component of fire protection
During fire season, federal, state and local fire agencies are at maximum alert; and a cadre of nearly 300 volunteers provides critical help.
The Fire...
Too many violations for driving under the influence cost local his freedom
Rob Rutherford, 57, of Idyllwild, will have no more court hearings for a while. After another arrest for driving under the influence, he pleaded...
Fairly calm on mountain highways
California Highway Patrol reported two minor incidents on mountain roads over the last week. Public Information Officer Darren Meyer noted neither collision involved other...
News of Record: July 2, 2015
Fire log
Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, June 22 to 28.
Idyllwild
• June 22 — Two walk-in medical aids.
• June...
AMR now Pine Cove ambulance service
As the morning sun was rising over Idyllwild Wednesday morning, Pine Cove residents awoke to a new group of emergency medical providers. American Medical...
Fireworks illegal throughout county
Riverside County Fire, Law and Code Enforcement officials remind residents and visitors that fireworks are illegal in Riverside County; meaning that individuals may not...