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According to the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) website, the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove has seven cases of COVID-19 as of press time. The first reported case for the area was on April 3. No deaths have been reported for the area since the outbreak. Riverside County is unable to provide recovery data by area….
By Becky Clark Editor A lost hiker was rescued early Wednesday from the San Jacinto State Park Wilderness but not before starting a signal fire that got out of control. At 10:07 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies from the Cabazon Station responded to the Palm Springs Tram. James Jeselson, 46, of New…
The Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Board of Directors wrapped up several important issues at its last official meeting for General Manager (GM) Jerry Holldber last Wednesday.The board plans to hold a public hearing Jan. 8 to adopt special rates and charges effective Feb. 1. At that public meeting, the board will consider a resolution…
The Idyllwild Community Center director sent an explanation on Town Hall’s COVID-19 closure to parents Monday, Aug. 16.Recreation and Program Director Will Steichen said he was informed Wednesday, Aug. 11, that a staff member tested positive for COVID-19.However, he did say that the employee had not worked since Friday, Aug. 6, and “interacted very lightly…
Teri Blackburn, who had pleaded guilty to elder abuse last month, was sentenced to 60 months of probation as well as being committed to the custody of the Riverside Sheriff’s Department for 363 days. Blackburn was originally arrested in Pine Cove last October. She pleaded guilty on June 27.
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commission adopted its response to the June grand jury report on the fire district and President Pete Capparelli signed the letter the same evening. Three commissioners —Capparelli, Vice President Paul Riggi and Treasurer Ben Killingsworth — unanimously agreed to the language in their response to the grand jury at…