Pipeline project to come in under budget The Fern Valley Water District’s office remains closed to the public. The district’s board held its meeting June 19 via teleconference. The agenda included the approval of the proposed FY 2020/21 budget, the consideration of a no-cost policy and updates on the pipeline project and fire hydrant purchase…

Two traffic collisions occurred on local roads last week, one the result of a deer coming onto the roadway, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.On Aug. 11 at 1 p.m., Peter Craner, 46 of Hemet, was driving his white 2015 Ford Explorer at about 50 mph northbound on Highway 243 just…

On Sunday, Oct. 9, the auxiliary bishop of the San Bernardino Diocese visited Idyllwild’s Queen of Angels Church. Bishop Rutilio del Riego (right) celebrated the 8 and 10 a.m. masses. Afterward, he joined the parishioners’ potluck after they held a town hall meeting. During the potluck, the bishop joined Father Charles Miller and one of the youngest parishioners, Orion Colinson.

A proposed ordinance to regulate commercial cannabis activities in the unincorporated areas of Riverside County moved forward. The Planning Commission voted to send the proposed ordinance to the Board of Supervisors and to further examine the possibility of commercial cultivation within several rural land-use zones. After its June meeting, the commission asked staff to review…