According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD), a male hiker was with three other hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) near Apple Canyon Road and Bonita Vista Road in Mountain Center on Friday, when he lost traction and fell into a gorge. The other hikers were unable to access him due to the…

The Idyllwild Water District lost two of its five directors in September. Former President James Billman and Director Mike Freitas resigned unexpectedly within the same week. The remaining directors have not been able to appoint replacements because Vice President John Cook prefers to wait and hold an election in March 2017. Regardless of the victors,…

Idyllwild Fire Protection District Chief Patrick Reitz announced that Saturday’s planned Open House has been canceled. The forecast of rain, nearly all day, is the reason for the cancellation. But there will be another opportunity to interact with the Chief and staff later this month. “We are planning on setting up a similar display downtown…

The County Service Area 36 Advisory Committee learned more about the pickleball courts, the Idyllwild Community Center board’s recreation contract with the county and street lights at last Thursday’s meeting. Also, two new members, Ten Janka and Mark Garrett (both are profiled separately in this edition), were seated. Washington’s new Chief of Staff Jeff Comerchero…