Arturo Delgado, the new district ranger on the San Jacinto Ranger District, has arrived, been meeting his new staff and learning about the Hill. And what he has discovered, as many residents have learned, is “it just feels like home. There are lots of trees, grass and water,” he said. “I grew up in a…

District receives reimbursement Joel Vargas-Hernandez, 28, of Mead Valley, who was arrested in September for the theft of water from the Pine Cove Water District, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor for vandalism on May 17. However, one of the terms of the plea bargain was he reimburse the water district $21,335. This is for the…

Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) expressed its gratitude to a couple locals and some businesses at its Tuesday, Nov. 26 board of commissioners meeting. The district presented plaques to Gisela Stearns, Idyllwild Bake Shop and Brew, who recently closed its doors, Sheila Zacker, Firehouse Subs, La Casita Restaurant, Tommy’s Kitchen and Mountain Center Cafe. The…