

Idyllwild Skate Park now open most days
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Staffed by volunteers, the Idyllwild Skate Park currently open most days, except on Fridays, from noon until dusk, weather permitting. Youngsters enjoying the park, from left, are Jake Mabery, Nick Anderson and Oscar Acuna.

About three-dozen teenagers aspiring to careers in law enforcement will graduate today from a Police Explorer Academy in Idyllwild that requires physical fitness and offers a real-world look at police work.
The Hemet Police Department hosted the academy at Camp Emerson, situated in the San Jacinto mountains, beginning on Aug. 7.
One reportable collision occurred on Highway 243 almost two weeks ago, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Matt Napier.The newspaper will report on the fatality that occurred on Sunday, May 9 as soon as CHP is able to release information.At 10:55 p.m. Saturday, May 8, Jaimethon Llyr Titties, 20 of Twentynine Palms,…
The Forest Service has released a status — open or closed — of most trails within the San Jacinto Ranger District. The trail closures are pursuant to Forest Order 13 – 10. Recreation Conditions Report
Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins reminds all citizens that Riverside County Ordinances 858 and 787 prohibit the use of any type of fireworks in Riverside County; including sparklers. The cities of Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio are allowing the sale and use of State Fire Marshal approved “safe…
July 11 is a big day for Idyllwild Community Center events and recreation. The day will mark the much-anticipated re-opening of the playground and the first summer concert of 2019 at the new Butterfield Ampitheater. Plenty of parking will be available for Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) events, according to Janice Lyle, ICC board president. On…
Pine Cove Water District Secretary Becky Smith swore in Robert Hewitt as the newest member of the district’s board. The board vote to nominate and elect Hewitt was 3 to 1, with one vote for Nancy Borchers. The ceremony took place at the board’s regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 15. The vacancy occurred…