PHOTO: Clark accepts award

Photo by Jack Clark
Bond measure may depend on results The Hemet Unified School District is considering a bond measure for school capital improvements. As part of the effort to secure community support and assess what the HUSD community believes are the high priority capital needs, HUSD has mailed a school facilities survey to district residents and parents of…
The Idyllwild community is celebrating one of its own this week as Reba Coulter has been named Woman of the Year for Riverside County’s Fourth Supervisorial District. Recognized for her dedication to helping local seniors and residents in need, Coulter’s work—particularly through the Idyllwild Shuttle Service—has made a lasting impact on the town. Below is…
The Goldspotted oak borer has established itself in Idyllwild, but its spread and breadth have been much slower than its invasion in San Diego County, according to Dr. Tom Scott and Kevin Turner, both of the University of California, Riverside, Cooperative Extension. Both men were in Idyllwild last week to discuss the GSOB presence and current conditions with members…
The assailant in the Tuesday night stabbing has been arrested. After an extensive investigation, the Riverside Sheriff’s Hemet Station team arrested him Thursday evening. More information will be forthcoming Friday. Tuesday night, a man was stabbed near Highway 243 in the center of Idyllwild. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident. The victim was…
A light dusting of snow fell overhead on the Hill this afternoon, despite the unseasonably warm weather. Forecasters are scratching their heads. The National Weather Service did not see this coming. The snow only lasted for a few minutes and quickly melted after hitting streets and surfaces. NWS foresees sunshine tomorrow and temperatures in the…
The Strong Fire has been quickly contained. The fire was reported shortly after noon today, Aug. 5. It started near Strong Drive and was moving south towards Tahquitz View Drive. Firefighters from Idyllwild Fire Department, Cal Fire, and the U.S. Forest Service immediately surrounded the blaze, which produced several clouds of smoke. At this time…