U.S. Attorney cures previous filing error On June 19, in a somewhat tersely written order, Judge Otis D. Wright II, United States District judge for the Central District of California in Los Angeles, chastised the parties for failing to submit a joint status report on June 10, as previously ordered, and threatened to dismiss their…

Now that it’s snake season, it’s time to review some facts for residentswho may encounter these creatures close to home or on the trails. Wereached out to Idyllwild Nature Center Ranger Sonny Waldron. Waldronconfirmed that the only local snakes that pose a danger to humans arerattlers. “The only venomous snakes here in riverside county arerattlesnakes….

Broad view of recreation and desire for more participation Chad Taylor is the newest member of the County Service Area 36 (Idyllwild and Fern Valley) Advisory Committee. Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington presented Taylor’s nomination at the Board of Supervisors’ April 16 meeting and he was unanimously approved. Taylor and his wife, Ellen,…

The United States Postal Service will hold a passport fair at the North Palm Springs Post Office from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14. The fair is for first-time passport applicants. No appointments are necessary. Customers have the option of applying for a passport book (good for all international travel) or a passport…