Finances, this fiscal year and next year, were the topics for the Pine Cove Water District directors at their May 8 meeting. For the first three quarters of fiscal year 2018-19, which ends June 30, expenses have exceeded revenues by about $90,000. This is largely attributable to the board’s decision to pay off the loan…

At about 3:09 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) Hemet Mountain Station deputies were dispatched to the 29000 block of Highway 243, regarding a residential burglary.“When deputies arrived on scene, they found that the suspect had fled the scene prior to their arrival in a vehicle,” said RCSD Correctional Sgt. Deanna Pecoraro.“A…

Yoichi Christopher Kido Jr., 32 of Idyllwild crashed his white Ford Focus into a power pole on South Circle near Scenic Dr. around 1 a.m. Thursday morning, completely severing the pole causing power lines to arch into both lanes of traffic. South Circle was closed in both directions. Kido was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. According to CHP Officer Ron Esparza, Kido was arrested for driving under the influence.