Hill voters have an independent streak. While it may appear that voters from Pine Cove through Garner Valley have similar opinions as the rest of Riverside County, closer examination reveals significant differences. The similarities are that about 42 percent of the county voters and Hill voters cast Republican presidential primary ballots. Locally and countywide, candidate…

Joshua Tree National Park announced that effective June 1, park fees will increase. These increases come after extensive civic engagement from Oct. 21 to Nov. 22, 2014, and a high level of support from federal, state and county stakeholders, as well as commercial operators. Outreach included radio broadcasts, town hall meetings, local community events, print…

As of Friday, June 28, as the seasonal fire danger rises, forest officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest. This past winter the forest experienced less than average winter snow and rainfall as a result of the second year of a drought, and the seasonal outlook again expects a warmer…