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For the first time since November 2012, the County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove) Advisory Committee met, approving up to $28,000 to purchase fire hydrants for the community. At the end of fiscal year 2012-13 (June 30, 2013), CSA 38 had nearly $610,000 in its coffers. The current balance remains the same, said Bill Brown,…
Because of strong gusty winds and low humidity, Cal Fire has issued a Red Flag Warning until 9 p.m. tonight for parts of Northern and Southern California tonight, including the San Jacinto Mountains. A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours.
Johnny Wilson, who is Idyllwild Community Center’s Director of Programs and Recreation, gave a talk at the Library on December 4th about ICC’s recreation programs for seniors, in and out of Town Hall. The talk was hosted by Idy Elders and Others. Wilson gave some of his own history. His children are fourth generation Idyllwilders,…
Members of the Pine Cove Property Owners Association (PCPOA) approved yearly donations at their June 5 meeting.This year’s recipients include Fire Station 23 (Pine Cove), Idyllwild Area Historical Society, Mile High Radio Club, Idyllwild HELP Center, Forest Folk, ARF and a special recognition to Jay Mulder for the many hours he spends removing trash from…
California Highway Patrol reported two collisions last week, each involving solo vehicles. At 11:20 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, Quiarra Zahque, 19, of Surprise, Arizona, was driving a blue 2002 Pontiac Aztek westbound on Highway 74, 1/4 mile west of May Valley Road, when she drove the vehicle off the right side of the dirt shoulder,…
Stephen Patrick Medlock, 53, a transient, charged with arson for starting the 2013 Silver Fire, had his Oct. 18 felony settlement conference moved to Nov. 30. Medlock’s defense counsel, Skip Field, requested the continuance and the prosecution concurred. Since Medlock’s March 21 preliminary hearing, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has amended the original formal…