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As of Monday, Dec. 10, Riverside County residents may again apply for a burn permit. Issuance of the permits was suspended earlier this year. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and winter weather have begun to diminish the threat of wildfire. Cal Fire Riverside Unit Chief Shawn C. Newman advises that those possessing current valid agriculture and…
Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11, a house on Linger Lane in Idyllwild burned. The cause is still under investigation, according to Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Captain Adam Rodriguez. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., sirens were heard throughout town. Responding with IFPD were Cal Fire’s station 23 and state engine 3172from Pine Cove along with several U.S….
By David JeromeCorrespondent A new state law, SB1383, mandating separation of compostable (“organic”) waste by homes and businesses, takes effect Jan. 1, but it is unlikely to affect Idyllwild. The law includes a number of exemptions jurisdictions (counties and cities) can apply for, including one for areas above 4,500-foot altitude. County officials are expected to…
At 11:59 PDT, a 3.1 Magnitude earthquake centered just west of Garner Valley, shook the Hill. Two small aftershocks followed.
The May and June residential water sales and consumption increased over the same period last year, as reported at the Fern Valley Water District’s board of directors July meeting. In 2012, consumption increased more than 600,000 gallons compared to the same two months in 2011. Sales grew about $10,000 ($53,600 compared to $43,700). Unaccounted-for water…
Even though Halloween fell on a Monday this year, it did not deter Idyllwild residents and visitors from the traditional fun …