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Editor’s note: Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez is the new Chair of the Board of Supervisors. He represents the Fourth Supervisorial District, which includes Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Mountain Center. The following is an interview with Supervisor Perez since he assumed the chairmanship of the board. “It’s an honor to be able to serve…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday, Jan. 14 to Monday, Jan. 20: Jan. 14 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Jan. 15 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Jan. 16 — Two medical aids, Idyllwild. Jan. 17 — Good intent call, Idyllwild. Jan. 17 — Two medical aids, Pine Cove. Jan. 17 —…
The latest atmospheric river has finally offered some precipitation to the Hill communities. The fall and early winter drought is being slightly relieved. Last week, through Friday at noon the National Weather Service reported 4.1 inches of rain fell in Idyllwild from Wednesday through Friday. The Keenwild Ranger Station recorded 4.06 inches of rain during…
UPDATE 5:01 P.M.: CHP just lifted the highway 74 and 243 closures. THURS 8/16/18: Evacuation orders for #CranstonFire areas LIFTED at 5 p.m. Residents of Hurkey Creek, Apple Canyon, Fleming Ranch, Strawberry Creek may return home. Always be aware of your surroundings and drive with caution! @RSO @CALFIRERRU @NWSSanDiego — RivCoReady (@RivCoReady) August 17, 2018…
The revived County Service Area 36 Advisory Committee has scheduled its first meeting for 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 8 at Town Hall. The agenda, which has been distributed, is brief for the first session. 1.0 Administrative action: 1.1 Call to Order 1.2 Roll Call: Ginger Dagnall, David Hunt, John Metroka, Wendy Read, and Kathy Wilson…
Gov. Gavin Newsom assumed office on Jan. 7 and the next day, he issued an executive order for the preparation and submission to him of “… recommendations of the most impactful administrative, regulatory and policy changes or waivers the Governor can initiate that are necessary to prevent and mitigate wildfires to the greatest extent possible,…