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Last week, record low rainfall since summer was reported and forecasts for a major change in these conditions are not present. On Dec. 31, Cal Fire’s South Operations Outlook for the next three months stated, “Above normal significant fire potential has been added to the South Coast for January, and this potential will remain until…
At right, according to CHP Officer David Kling, Eldon Baum, 55, of Temecula was traveling South on Highway 243 on his 2012 Honda Goldwing about 1 mile north of Alandale Forest Service Station in Pine Cove at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27. While attempting to round a corner, his front tire lost traction and he was launched off the highway and landed 30 feet down an embankment. The motorcycle landed about 60 feet down from the highway. Baum only suffered minor injuries, complaining of light back pain and a hand laceration. He was transported by IFPD ambulance to an area hospital.
Jerry Holldber of Pine Cove was appointed to represent Riverside County Supervisorial District 3 on the county’s Emergency Medical Care Committee. Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington submitted Holldber’s nomination to the county Board of Supervisors at its Tuesday, Oct. 27, meeting. “My interest goes back nearly 40 years when I became a volunteer EMT firefighter…
One collision occurred on Highway 74 last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.At 5:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 14, Trisha McFadden, 27 of Idyllwild, was driving her silver 2013 Hyundai Elantra 40 to 50 mph eastbound on Highway 74 3.7 miles west of McCall Park Road.Distracted by her cellphone, McFadden drifted…
The Friends of the Idyllwild Library has received an abundance of book donations in the past few weeks, so a book sale of paperback fiction books, at 10 cents each or a buck a bag, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Saturday, Feb, 15, at the library in the Strawberry Creek…
In a special meeting Thursday, July 28, Fern Valley Water District directors approved the purchase of two new diesel-powered vehicles. The board approved acquiring the trucks and authorized $150,000 for the purchase. General Manager Victor Jimenez had made the recommendation at the board’s regular meeting on July 15. However, Director Richard Schnetzer notified the staff…