UPDATE 3 p.m.: Edison expects power to be restored by 7 p.m. today, Thursday.
Car crashes into power pole on South Circle
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Yoichi Christopher Kido Jr., 32 of Idyllwild crashed his white Ford Focus into a power pole on South Circle near Scenic Dr. around 1 A.M. Thursday morning, completely severing the pole causing power lines to arch into both lanes of traffic. South Circle was closed in both directions. Kido was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. According to CHP Officer Ron Esparza, Kido was arrested for driving under the influence. Photo by Jenny Kirchner
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