The U.S. Forest Service – San Bernardino National Forest (USFS), Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department and the Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to a call for a vegetation fire, the White Post Fire, at Highway 74 and mile marker 57 Sunday at 11:29 a.m. Initially, the USFS reported the fire at a quarter-acre. The fire…

Mark DeAntonio of Pine Cove, who was charged with negligently discharging a firearm, had his Aug. 20 felony settlement conference postponed to Sept. 13. DeAntonio was arrested on June 25 and charged with three felonies: negligently discharging a firearm, manufacturing a zip gun and being under the influence while in possession of a loaded and…

Bob Lewis, recreation director for County Service Area 36 recreation, said that the afterschool program at Town Hall is likely to continue this fall. With the afterschool program at Idyllwild School full with a waiting list, the Town Hall program plays a vital role in the community. “If the need is there, and enough parents…