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.









The Twin Fire near Twin Pines Road was contained within hours and only burned 5 acres, according the Riverside County Fire Department. Combating the fire resulted in the closure of Highway 243 for several hours Tuesday afternoon. The fire was reported about 12:45 p.m. and was contained by 1:20 p.m. Responding fire departments included federal…
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016, at about 12:30 p .m. a head-on traffic collision between a dark blue SUV and a white sedan occurred about a mile north of Mountain Center on Highway 243. Debris was scattered over more than an estimated 100 yards along the roadway, as the vehicles came to rest about that…
Motorists who travel highway 74 to Palm Desert have recently found themselves running a gauntlet of potholes and debris from attempted repairs. During the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, many motorists suffered flat tires there. Locals have noted repair work for several months, but take issue with the results, and one has started a petition to bring…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some calls the Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to recently. • Feb. 1 — Smoke scare – odor of smoke, 6 p.m. Highway 243. • Feb. 2 — Walk-in medical assist, 4:59 p.m. • Feb. 2 — Chimney fire, 7:40 p.m. Highway 243. • Feb. 3 — Medical aid, 4:55 a.m….
Taxes and health insurance are merging this spring. As the current open enrollment period for Covered California ends Feb. 15, tax season has started, and whether one has health insurance will be asked on the 2014 tax return. The “shared responsibility payment” takes effect for 2014, and many who were uninsured will see an impact…
Water consumption increased significantly in the Fern Valley Water District during the July and August billing period. This year, FVWD customers used about 8.1 million gallons, which was 1.8 million or 30 percent more than during July and August 2015. The end of summer demand was about 2.3 million gallons greater than the May and…