
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Angel Christmas Trees at BBVA and Idyllwild Library
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San Bernardino National Forest officials are seeking public comments on proposed changes to two standard amenity recreation fee areas — Black Mountain and Thomas Mountain — within the San Jacinto Ranger District, and six other areas within the SBNF — the Arrowhead, Barton Flats, Big Bear North, Big Bear South, Falls and Lytle Creek. Within…
A trial readiness conference has been scheduled for June 18, and a jury trial may begin as soon as Aug. 4, for Steven Taylor Rutherford, 48, of Banning, the man charged with 13 felony counts of arson with enhancements including use of a delayed ignition device. A medical report on Rutherford’s ability to stand trial…
Calvary Chapel is distributing USDA Farmers to Families food boxes starting at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at the Idyllwild Community Playground site on Highway 243. Boxes contain protein, dairy and produce. Distribution will end by 1 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 10, Bartle Wells Associates (BWA) submitted its proposal to Idyllwild Water District (IWD) to conduct water and wastewater rate studies for the district at a cost of $30,850. Seven days later, at the Aug. 17 meeting, on the recommendation of General Manager Leo Havener, the IWD board approved accepting BWA’s proposal over the…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 13 to 19. Idyllwild • Nov. 13 — Narcotics, address undefined. Handled by deputy. • Nov. 13 — Silent alarm, address withheld. Handled by deputy. • Nov. 14 — 911 call from business, 54000 Block of Pine…
In July 2010, Christopher V. Hillman was convicted of seven counts of attempting to influence the jury during the Raymond Oyler arson murder trial the previous year. On Friday, Aug. 24, Judge Larrie Brainard sentenced Hillman to 36 months of formal probation. He must perform 300 hours of community service and file proof of its…