Pavement work to begin on Highway 74 near Anza
Caltrans is to begin to repair the pavement on Highway 74 between Highway 371 and Pinyon Drive on Wednesday, July 8.
The $1.8 million project...
Pavement work to begin on State Route 74 near Anza
The Caltrans will begin to rehabilitate the pavement on State Route 74 between Highway 371 and Pinyon Drive near Anza on Wednesday, July 8.
The...
Forestry Board to ease rules for removing dead and dying trees
The growing number of pest-afflicted trees throughout California has forced the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection to issue a draft emergency regulation to...
10 years after crash, Saenz stronger than ever
Hill residents are keenly aware of the dangers of driving our roadways and confront that sometimes tragic reminder in the pages of this newspaper.
One...
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...