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Fire1 — A brush fire was reported on Highway 243 just north of Black Mountain Road at 2:53 a.m. Sunday morning according the California Highway Patrol's website. High winds and steep terrain didn't make things easy, but many departments from Cal Fire and the San Bernardino Forest Service quickly arrived on scene. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

beckyclark1 — The fire around 9:30 a.m. from Hwy. 243. The fire is just south of North Fork and the San Jacinto River. Photo by Becky Clark

Video below shows high winds fanning the fire around 9 a.m. Sunday morning. Video by Becky Clark

Photos below by J.P. Crumrine

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Forest Service to reduce fire coverage in 2013: No apparent change on San Jacinto Ranger District
By May 31, 2013July 1, 2013 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The U.S. Forest Service will reduce fire personnel this summer throughout the country though the San Jacinto Ranger District should not be affected. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement of fire cuts May 13 during a press conference with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell. The conference highlighted the agencies’ collaboration during the 2013 fire season,…

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New and old recharge 2012 Tree Lighting
By October 16, 2012April 19, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Phyllis Mueller, often known as Mayor Max’s spokesperson, agreed to take overall responsibility for coordinating and producing the Idyllwild’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony. Long-time event managers Marge Muir and Karen Doshier have agreed to help the novice tree lighter. After less than a week on this volunteer job, Mueller reports that everything is in…

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New revisions to short-term rental ordinance before Wednesday meeting
ByJP Crumrine April 19, 2022June 7, 2022 Reading Time: 5 minutes

By JP CrumrineCorrespondent On Wednesday, April 20, the Riverside County Planning Commission will discuss major changes to Ordinance 927, “Regulating Short Term Rentals” (STRs). Since a new draft Ordinance 927 was release at the end of February, significant modifications have been proposed to the version being presented to the commission. Also, the planning staff has…

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Great Pumpkin Carnival and Tree Lighting Festival 2025
ByStephanie Yost October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 Reading Time: 2 minutes

As we welcome fall, it’s time to welcome back two traditional mountain community events that have been put on by the Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) for the past several years. The first is Idyllwild’s annual Great Pumpkin Carnival. With no sidewalks, few streetlights, and many second homes, door-to-door trick-or-treating isn’t done much on the Hill….

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News of Record: August 18, 2016
By August 18, 2016 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Fire log With weeks of no responses from Idyllwild Fire Station, the Town Crier will suspend reporting this log. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Aug. 7 to 13. Idyllwild • Aug. 7 — Assist other department, Country Club Dr. Handled by deputy. •…

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News of Record: November 23, 2017
ByIdyllwild Town Crier November 24, 2017 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 12 to 18. Idyllwild • Nov. 12 — Alarm call, 7:40 a.m., Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • Nov. 12 — Suspicious circumstance, 11:24 a.m., Rim Rock Rd. Handled by deputy. • Nov. 12 — Alarm…

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