Fire burns 2,000 acres north of Banning
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The Hathaway Fire, which started Sunday, June 9, could be seen from the San Jacinto Mountains. As of 8 a.m. Tuesday, the fire north of Banning had burned nearly 2,000 acres and was 25 percent contained. It was expected to be fully contained late Tuesday, June 25. Suppression costs have exceeded $800,000. Photo by Bob Haine
The Anza Municipal Advisory Council was set to review 16 applications for a new Groundwater Management Steering Committee at its Wednesday, March 14, meeting. The Council would review, recommend or reject applicants for an 11- to 15-member committee, balanced to include representation from residents, agriculture, community groups, tribes, business development, and water and utilities in…
Poll workers are needed at voting locations throughout Riverside County for the June 7 presidential primary election. No experience is required and the Registrar of Voters Office will provide training. Poll workers must attend a training class to familiarize themselves with election procedures and prepare to assist voters when the polls open at 7 a.m….
About 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, a 4.4-magnitude quake occurred near Devore that was felt on the Hill. Devore is in the San Bernardino Mountains, about 70 miles northwest of Idyllwild. No major damage was reported nor any injuries. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the tremors were felt as far south as Palm Springs…
Last week, the Hemet Unified School District trustees held their board organizational meeting for 2016 and elected Jim Smith of Hemet as president and Vic Scavarda of Idyllwild as vice president. “I am absolutely looking forward to working with Jim Smith as president. He has a long history with Hemet Unified (he was West Valley…
Light pollution John Tavaglione, Riverside County supervisor (2nd District), has introduced a proposed ordinance to regulate outdoor lighting. The proposal will be on the Board of Supervisors’ Nov. 15 meeting agenda. “Light trespass occurs when light fixtures on one property fall [or project light] across a property line onto another lot or parcel of land…
Philip Drucker, La Quinta resident, lawyer and law professor, is running as one of two Democrats in a field of five to represent California Senate 28. “I don’t need a job,” said Drucker. “I’m an attorney and a professor. I can always work. I’m not planning to go up there to begin a career in…
