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...
Sheriff’s deputies patrolling area with federal grant
Riverside County Sheriff's Department is roving patrols of deputies around the area with a federal Fire Management Assistance Grant, said Deputy Frank James today.
The...
Expect more wildfires this year and years after
A primary message coming from Sacramento Wednesday, Aug. 1, about one week after the Cranston Fire was lit by an arsonist, was not positive — that living with the constant threat of wildfires in California and throughout the Southwest is the new norm.
Cranston Fire damages 132 SCE poles
Southern California Edison identified 132 poles that were damaged, according to a press release just issued. Of those, 32 were set on Wednesday for...
Cranston Fire: Day 9 update
The Cranston Fire remains at 18,139 acres and 92 percent contained. The number of personnel on the fire has dropped down to 580.
Highway 74...