10:56 A.M. UPDATE: The Mountain Fire did not destroy Mountain Center. At this time, we do not know if any structures in that area were affected. However, vegetation on both sides of Highway 243 were destroy.









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10:56 A.M. UPDATE: The Mountain Fire did not destroy Mountain Center. At this time, we do not know if any structures in that area were affected. However, vegetation on both sides of Highway 243 were destroy.









Riverside County has announced that the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on cannabis regulation within the unincorporated areas of the county. The public hearing has been scheduled before the Riverside County Planning Commission to consider an amendment to Riverside County Land Use Ordinance No. 348, proposing to establish regulations and development standards for…
Walking down the streets this weekend locals and visitors could enjoy live music coming from all directions …
Idyllwild Fire Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • Aug. 10 — Medical aid, 7:20 p.m. Lake Hemet. • Aug. 11 — Medical aid, 11:33 a.m. Crestview Dr. • Aug. 11 — Walk-in medical aid, 4 p.m. • Aug. 12 — Medical assist, 9:48 a.m. Crestview Dr. • Aug….
The 2014 Hemet Unified School District president will be Trustee Paul Bakkom of Area 2. He was elected to the board in November 2010, defeating incumbent Phyllis Petri, and his term expires in December 2014. Ross Valenzuela is the new vice president of the board. Bakkom has a very good opinion of the Idyllwild community,…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to recently. • Nov. 9 — Good intent call, 9:15 a.m. Marian View Dr. • Nov. 9 — Smoke or odor removal, 11 a.m. Silver Fir Dr. • Nov. 9 — Medical aid, 1:35 p.m. Tahquitz Dr. • Nov. 9 — Medical…
While trees look inactive going into winter, the fact is they continue to regulate their metabolism and only slow down some physiological activities. This decrease in photosynthesis and transpiration begins a tree’s dormant phase. Even during winter, trees continue to slowly grow roots, respire and take in water and nutrients. A dormant tree needs to…