

Traffic collision on Tollgate and Lake Lane
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Local resident Richard Montaño spent time last week in front of the post office doing his part to help survivors of Maui’s historic and devastating fires. He has some personal history in Maui and his son, Dylan, lives just outside Lahaina with his wife Rachel and their two children; a daughter who will soon be…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Oct. 30 to Nov. 5. Idyllwild • Oct. 30 –– Petty theft, Seneca Dr. Unfounded. • Oct. 30 –– Suspicious circumstance, 53000 block of Tollgate Rd. Handled by deputy. • Oct. 31 –– Alarm call, N. Circle Dr….
After reviewing General Manager Jerry Holldber’s report, the Pine Cove Water District board of directors toured recently completed plant facilities and intended fire line expansion plan locations. The board tour included the Rocky Point Tanks, the Highway Tanks and booster station on Highway 243, and two planned fire line expansions. Holldber and staff were…
In a product warranty scenario that may resonate with many residents, local Sonny Swerkes purchased from a Lowe’s store in Hemet a deck-coating product, Restore, manufactured by Rust-Oleum. Rust-Oleum describes its Restore in this way: “Deck & Concrete Restore 10X is a durable coating product formulated to resurface most wooden and composite decks while providing…
Editor’s note: The following are quotes from Administrative Law Judge Eric Sawyer’s opinion in his decision regarding the Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s termination of former Capt. James Reyes. Sawyer found the facts presented during seven days of hearings did not support Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz’s decision to fire Reyes. Throughout the opinion, Sawyer refers…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors planned a public hearing for 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20 on the the draft ordinance to control light trespass. “Light trespass occurs when light fixtures on one property falls across a property line onto another lot or parcel of land or onto a public right-of-way,” Supervisor John Tavaglione (2nd…