Calls for help from stranded and exhausted hikers occurred frequently this past weekend along the Skyline Trail that starts at the valley floor in Palm Springs and ends in Mt. San Jacinto State Park. And the California State Parks rescue team was busy with three separate rescues Saturday, May 3. The first began about 10…

Last week, the Riverside County supervisors approved an ordinance requiring the sterilization of pit bull breeds in the unincorporated portions of the county. The board’s vote was unanimous. The supervisors were collectively firm in their decision on the issue with no hesitancy or reluctance in casting their vote “aye.” Even First District Supervisor Kevin Jeffries,…

Although the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Auxiliary still has paperwork to complete before becoming completely official, the group is moving forward with its project planning. The fire department has expressed some of its main concerns and planning has begun on some of these projects. Priorities include organization and maintenance of the records room, remodeling of…