Dr. Birte Pfleger-Cullinan has spoken to the Crier in the past about her experience as a crime victim navigating the California Parole system. She lost her mother and nearly lost her father in a 1994 shooting at Vista Point. Two Banning men were convicted for their parts in the shootings, and the shooter himself, 17…

The Idyllwild Community Center Speaker Series next features Lee Arnson, longtime Riverside County Rescue Unit volunteer. Arnson said he would talk about the history of the unit (formed in 1961), what is required of each volunteer and the many awards and accolades the team has received for its difficult rescues and ongoing service. He said…

Seven people have gone missing in the area since March of this year. Four of the seven people remain missing. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) media information bureau responded to the newspaper’s weekly inquiry Friday as to whether or not the agency had any updates. “At this time, we do not have any updates,”…