Fatality was a rock climber
By Idyllwild Town Crier
California’s Emergency Management Agency has just announced approval of a federal grant for financial assistance to help extinguish the Summit Fire burning near Banning. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized a special Fire Management Assistance Grant, which provides funds to reimburse eligible firefighting expenses. ”Resources can get strained during this time of year, so…
Another Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commissioner resigned, the second one this year. Jerry Buchanan resigned last week and IFPD is soliciting resumes with a cover letter to fill the position. The deadline to submit a resume and cover letter is 5 p.m. on July 23. The next IFPD board meeting is 3 p.m. Tuesday, July…
As of Friday afternoon, two of the six people officially reported missing in our mountain area to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) have been located. According to Correctional Sergeant Deanna Pecoraro, “Venessa Vlasek has been located safely and removed from the missing persons database.” No further details were available. According to the Orange Police…
Fire is a constant threat in the San Jacinto Mountains. But 10 years ago, on Oct. 26, 2006, it became very personal to the town and people of Idyllwild. The Esperanza Fire was a wind-driven, arson-caused wildfire that started at 1:11 a.m. in a river wash near Cabazon. Raymond Lee Oyler set the blaze which…
The 2024 Congressional Election ended only five months ago. Yet news about 2026 candidates for California’s Congressional District 41 seat (including all the Hill communities) was announced last week. Incumbent Congressman Ken Calvert said he has already raised $1.3 million for the 2026 race. In 2024, when he defeated Democrat Will Rollins for the second…
Reunited this week and home safe are Coronado, Riley, Kylie, Lily and the rascal gang of related dogs lost in Pine Cove. Affectionately known as “the girls,” Bella and Sophia have been together since birth. shepherd/Aussie-mix sisters, they doted, and gained strength and happiness from each other. We are so happy to announce that they…
