“Fireworks are illegal in Riverside County,” stressed County Fire Chief Daniel Talbot at a press conference last week. “Except for certain cities, they are prohibited in all other areas of the county.” Fireworks may be bought and used in the following cities: Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio. Riverside County Sheriff Stan…

The current financial position for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District looks good and remains consistent with the district’s fiscal year 2017-18 budget adopted last summer. The commission’s Finance Committee met Monday, Jan. 29, to review the November and December financial statements, conduct a mid-year review, discuss the capital improvement plan, and take a preliminary look…

From left, Lucy Sung-won Park, first place; Jiho Kim, honorable mention; Linken Kao, second place; Jess Bell, honorable mention; Skipper McKenna, honorable mention; and Sofia Montelinano, third place and best of show, at the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Visual Arts Show Friday night at Parks Exhibition Center on campus. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD