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Evacuation order lifted for Idyllwild/Pine Cove
“Riverside County: Evacuation order lifted for Idyllwild and Pine Cove. Proof of residency required. Access from Hwy 243 in Banning. (909) 383-5688.”
NEWS OF RECORD
Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 5 to 11. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Saunders Meadow Rd. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Circle Dr. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Unknown locations. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Tollgate Rd. • Nov. 7 — EMS, transport. Saunders…
CSA 60 to be terminated this spring
LAFCO grants approval On Jan. 25, Riverside County’s Local Agency Formation Committee unanimously agreed with the Board of Supervisors’ recommendation to dissolve County Service Area 60 (Pinyon). This is the first step in the dissolution process, according to George Spiliotis, LAFCO executive director. A public hearing for objections will be held, probably next month. However,…
USFS removing Sloan Ranch Road
The Forest Service (FS) is working to prepare the Sloan Ranch for low-impact public use, according to San Jacinto District Ranger Laurie Rosenthal. Currently, the Forest Service is eliminating a road that provided vehicular access to the area. Some Garner Valley residents had expressed concern that the Forest Service was blocking access for horse riders…
Normal use of local highways still months away
Last weekend, Caltrans extended the hours Highway 74 was available to motorists, even with a pilot car escort between Valle Vista and Mountain Center. However, the discouraging news is that Highway 74’s use may continue as currently permitted for at least two more months. And the opening of Highway 243 is currently unknown. Caltrans has…
Moderate fire between Banning and Poppet Flats closed Hwy 243
Thursday afternoon, the Edna Fire broke out just south of Banning and north of Poppet Flats, near Mt. Edna Road and Highway 243, which was closed for several hours. The cause of the Fire is under investigation. Although several Facebook posts suggest a traffic collision may have been the cause. The Fire was reported about…