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On Thursday, Oct. 26, Richard Latka, 56, of Hemet, was convicted by a federal jury in U.S. District Court of threatening a federal officer. Latka threatened to kill a U.S. Forest Service law enforcement officer who came to the man’s home to ask about trash dumped in the San Bernardino National Forest. In October 2014,…
In the last few weeks, the Town Crier has spoken with the families of the missing people who have not been located. Through tears, grief and frustration, their loved ones are desperately trying to find answers and have had to continue life without them. Unsure if their loved one is alive or dead, families have…
Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station Commander, Captain Scot Collins and staff will meet with Hill community members at a town meeting to discuss the recent escalation in criminal activity in the Idyllwild area, including an armed robbery and a growing number of felony crimes to property.
Thunder bellowed for hours and the lightning resembled the strobe lights at a discotheque early Tuesday.
Riverside County Fire, Law and Code Enforcement officials remind residents and visitors that fireworks are illegal in most of Riverside County, meaning that no one may sell, purchase, transport, store or use fireworks in the county. The cities of Blythe, Coachella, Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs and Indio are the only cities that may sell…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, March 7 to 13. • March 7 — EMS call, provide advanced life support, 9:11 a.m. N. Circle Dr.• March 8 — EMS call, provide first aid & check for injuries, 11:31 a.m. Maranatha Dr.• March 8 — EMS call, provide…