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By Wilson, Johnny & Halie














One collision occurred on Highway 74, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.On Oct. 7 at 3:20 p.m., Lowell Gassman, 46 of Idyllwild, was driving his white 2012 Dodge Ram westbound on Highway 74 between 45 and 55 mph west of Apple Canyon Road when he entered a left-hand curve.For unknown reasons,…
As a result of the massive damage from the wildfires in the Los Angeles basin, Gov. Gavin Newsom modified his directive to the Special Session of the Legislature which he initially called in November. He is now also asking the Legislature to appropriate $2.5 billion to help fund the recovery efforts in Los Angeles area…
Caltrans has two projects on Highway 74 near and in Hemet in September. A $51.6 million corridor improvement project will repave and rehabilitate 49 lane miles, install Traffic Management Systems (TMS), upgrade curb ramps, sidewalks and driveways to Americans with Disabilities Act standards, enhance bike lane signage and striping, and upgrade 29 bus pads within…
An AMS commercial paving truck towing a trailer with a pavement grinder overturned on Highway 243 about 5 p.m. Friday, April 26, as it was heading southbound. The incident happened about 1 to 1.2 miles north of Mountain Center (past the U.S. Forest Service’s Keenwild Ranger Station toward Idyllwild). The fuel tank spilled about 60…
California law requires a child restraint (child safety seat or booster seat) to be utilized by children until they are at least 8 years old or 4’9” tall. To raise awareness on child seat safety, the California Highway Patrol, Hemet Women’s Club and Burlington Coat Factory have partnered together in an ambitious effort to educate…
The Mountain Disaster Preparedness Internet Communication/Idyllwild Emergency team is responsible for keeping the community up-to-date in case of emergency, using the Internet, Facebook and a satellite terminal if there no Internet connection. The group works as a team so no one person is overwhelmed. Responsibilities do not require physical exertion and can be done by…