Drumming for rain, by Hill evacuees, for the Hill at the Ace Hotel in Palm Springs. Photo by Peter Szabadi

With the arrival of spring and expectations of locating goldspotted oak borers, only one more affected tree has been identified, according to Riverside County’s Forester Chief Gregg Bratcher. Last month, the county Agricultural Commissioner’s Office held a meeting with potential contractors who could spray trees, Bratcher said. The intent was to increase their awareness of…

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington asked his Board of Supervisors’ colleagues Tuesday to approve using of Community Improvement Designation funds to help the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. They agreed. Washington is giving the ISCS $2,500 toward this year’s concerts that begin July 6. However, this year and perhaps next year, the Thursday-night series…