Prop 1: Borrowing for veterans’ housing programs
Editor’s note: On Tuesday, Nov. 6, a general election for governor, lt. governor, and many other state and local offices will be held. Included...
Scams: How to donate wisely after a disaster
By Colleen Tressler
Consumer Education Specialist
Federal Trade Commission
Natural disasters and weather emergencies are in the news. Whether it’s the devastating wildfires along the West Coast,...
Giving wisely in the wake of disasters
By Colleen Tressler
Consumer Education Specialist
Federal Trade Commission
Disasters and weather emergencies are in the news. Whether it’s the volcanic eruptions in Hawaii and Guatemala or...
Cranston Fire: Highway 74
The Cranston Fire burned up to and across both Highways 74 and 243.
Currently Hwy 243 from Idyllwild to Mountain Center is closed to...
Cranston Fire, Monday, July 30
Monday morning, the Incident Management Team reported the size of the Cranston Fire is 13,139 acres. It has grown nine acres over night and...
During the Cranston Fire
The Cranston Fire burned thousand of acres around Idyllwild and caused the town to be evacuated. During the fire, several significant events occurred here...
Saturday another positive for firefighters v. Cranston Fire
This evening, the Incident Management Team reported that the Cranston Fire held to 13,100 acres today, Saturday, but containment improved to 29 percent. The...
Concern for Idyllwild from all levels
Idyllwild, California is a small town, with fewer than 4,000 permanent residents, in the unincorporated area of Riverside County, California, with almost 2.2 million...
Cranston Fire continues fourth day
Hello, Idyllwild. News Editor’s note: Since Wednesday morning, I have been trapped in Banning. I did return to Idyllwild yesterday afternoon and this morning....
Medicare can help with cataracts
Cataracts often come with age and can affect your vision. By age 80, more than half of all Americans either have a cataract or have had cataract surgery. New eyeglasses, brighter lighting, anti-glare sunglasses or magnifying lenses may help your symptoms. If not, you may need surgery.