After three years of personnel and legal battles, the Idyllwild Fire Department finally terminated the employment of former Capt. James Reyes. A settlement was reached in June and July, and became official in late September. At the Sept. 26, Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s commission meeting, Chief Patrick Reitz announced the settlement with Reyes. Based on…

The defense counsels for Cristin Conrad Smith, 28, and Robert Pape, 28, both charged with a 2006 triple homicide, have taken different approaches. John Patrick Dolan, Smith’s attorney, has filed extensive motions to quash warrants, suppress evidence and dismiss charges against Smith. These motions were filed last month in preparation for the April 28 trial…