Riverside County has implemented a new early warning notification system. The EWNS is used to alert and warn residents and businesses in the county of emergencies such as wildfires, floods, hazardous materials, severe weather and certain law enforcement incidents. A request for proposal to replace the former EWNS, commonly referred to as “reverse 911,” with…

In an attempt to become a more inclusive and broader-based organization, the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council (ICRC) discussed revising its existing bylaws to allow board service for any Hill resident from Alandale to Highway 74 at the juncture of the Pacific Crest Trail. “We want to give the widest Hill representation,” said Director Linda McCaughin….

The future of a joint power authority for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District to provide fire and emergency medical services to the city of San Jacinto appears to be changing. At a regular meeting of the city’s council last week, City Manager Tim Hults was authorized to hire a contractor to evaluate the city’s future…