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The Riverside County Office of Emergency Services awarded a plaque to Idyllwild’s Bill Baker in honor of all the work and dedication he has given to RACES. The wording on it says, “The time and dedication you have given in selflessly serving our Mountain community will never be forgotten. You have educated many and paved the way for others to follow in your footsteps. You are a true mentor who leads by example. You are an icon to us on the Mountain.” Photos by Doris Jean Lombard

For the second consecutive year, Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) has denied American Medical Response’s (AMR) request to extend the expiration date on its contract with the county. Current expiration date is June 30, 2026. The first denial was in March and it was the first time since 2015 — when the county…
With the recent turnover of Idyllwild Water District (IWD) general managers, it was only a matter of time before a lawsuit was filed with allegations against the district. Former IWD General Manager Michael Creighton was fired from his role on Sept. 25, 2019. Creighton filed (Jan. 31) and served (Feb. 25) a wrongful termination lawsuit…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, March 5 to 11. Idyllwild • March 5 — Unlawful entry, Live Oak Ln. Report taken. • March 5 — 911 call, Delano Dr. Handled by deputy. • March 7 — Public disturbance, Alderwood St. Handled by deputy….
Renovating and improving the facilities at the County’s Ben Clark Training Center opened an extended discussion on the larger funding needs that the County will encounter in the near future. The specific action item was approval of $5 million for the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department to undertake the next step in identifying the appropriate improvements…
In the midst of the blustery and blasting winds late Friday night into Saturday, an earthquake occurred. Shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, a 2.4-magnitude earthquake occurred between Idyllwild and Mountain Center. No injuries or damage were reported after the quake. The tremor was located about 2 miles south/southwest of Idyllwild and 9 miles…
Financial questions, plans and a notable local official were the majortopics of discussion during the March 21 meeting of the Fern ValleyWater District (FVWD) Board of Directors. Idyllwild Fire Chief Mark LaMont visited the FVWD meeting to leave acopy of the latest International Organization for Standardization (ISO)report for the fire district. He was both proud…