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Back in late September 2020, a mountain lion cub was found motionless on the side of the road in the Idyllwild area near the Riverside County Fire Department. “The California Department of Fish and Wildlife suggested they contact the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) because they have a wildlife center in Romona with vet…
Aimed at curbing nuisance and noise activity, Ordinance 927 adopted by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors requires owners of short-term rentals in the county’s unincorporated areas to register their properties. Short-term rental owners must pay an annual registration fee, be subject to a 10 percent annual transient occupancy tax, and comply with guidelines to…
Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit volunteers located a hiker missing for six days. At the time he was found on Saturday, Nov. 12, about 3 ½ miles off South Ridge Trail, the hiker was severely dehydrated and malnourished, having gone most of the time he was missing without water or food. “Given his condition at the…
Tomorrow, Thursday, July 28 offers three opportunities to attend special meetings of local public agencies. At 9 a.m., the Fern Valley Water District’s directors will convene at the District’s office to discuss the approval of purchasing two new trucks for the District. At noon, the Idyllwild-San Jacinto Regional Fire Authority will meet to amend the…
On Thursday, Feb. 16, owners Dr. Kenneth Browning and his wife, Sandy Browning, celebrate the grand opening of Fern Creek Medical Center.
Months later, remnants can ignite Several times during the latest wind event, local fire departments were called out to Mountain Center. One of the calls was about midnight. Smoke was seen and it appeared that a fire was starting. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered patches of wood and duff causing the smoke and heating up. “These calls…