Monday afternoon, June 20, Brian Tisdale, mayor of Lake Elsinore and a member of 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s staff, was arrested on two misdemeanor charges — vandalism and battery on a former companion. On Tuesday, Washington’s office issued the following statement, “On Monday afternoon (6/20) I initiated action to place my staff member, Brian…

California State Senate District 28 is currently vacant and Idyllwild voters will see five names on the June 3 primary ballot. Democratic candidates are Philip Drucker of La Quinta and Anna Nevenic of Palm Springs. On the other side are three Republicans — Bonnie Garcia of Cathedral City, Glenn Miller of Indio and Jeff Stone…

The echelon of U.S. Forest Service fire managers is filled with overly qualified and dedicated individuals. They have trained for years and been educated on fire behavior and firefighting tactics. It takes years to move up the ladder because of their love for the job. Few willfully leave, except for another fire position or upon…

            The portion of Highway 243 between Saunders Meadow Road and the Forest Service’s Keenwild Station will be limited to one lane on Friday, Dec. 21.              Cal Trans will be doing emergency guardrail repairs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to its press release.              For the rest of the holiday period, Cal…