Financial issues, primarily the draft fiscal year 2024-25 budget,dominated the May 16 meeting of the Fern Valley Water District’s Boardof Directors. The major budget item was about the District’s unfunded liability forretirement through the California Employers’ Pension Plan Trust Fund.Other items included the warrants, the General Manager’s Report, andwater consumption’s effect on District revenue. Draft…

Vandals struck La Bella Montagna Italian Restaurant in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day, breaking glass in a large bay window. The damage, in excess of $800, means the crime is classified as a felony. La Bella Montagna is owned by Mariah Tartaglia, mother of Alfredo Tartaglia, 26, who was arrested Friday, Dec….

The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department has reported a hiker missing since Saturday. The search began during the weekend and was continuing Tuesday, April 28, as of press time. Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit and helicopters are involved in the search. Deputies received a call around 4:15 p.m. Saturday from a missing hiker, who has been identified…

Michael Darrenger Kellner, 20, of Idyllwild, was arrested on charges of robbery, terrorist threats and receiving stolen property and two charges of violating probation. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department would not release the identity of the victim or target of the terrorist threats. The arrest was made at the corner of Ridgeview and Village Center…