A Pine Cove man suffered 2nd degree burns to his upper body from a water heater explosion and was flown to a local hospital. The man was a walk-in to Cal Fire’s Pine Cove Station 23 Saturday at 11:39 a.m. No further information was available.
With the approaching El Niño weather, Colleen Meyer, executive director of the Idyllwild HELP Center, and Skye Zambrana, client services administrator, are concerned whether the center’s clients and elderly local residents will be prepared for the rains and potential flooding. “We’re trying to deal with the whole person, not just an isolated situation. We want…
At the June 20 special meeting of the County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee meeting, Idyllwild Fire Commissioner Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly addressed the committee and the community lamenting the lack of agreement, comity and teamwork between Pine Cove and the Idyllwild Fire Department. He suggested investigating ways in which Pine Cove residents might have…
This morning is sunny, clear and warming. The National Weather Service is predicting 61º for today. Already the snow and ice is falling from the trees. Tomorrow is supposed to be 72º and possibly in the 80s by Tuesday through the weekend. So enjoy the white stuff today, it will be gone soon. The National…
After 42 years of service in public education, Dr. Judy D. White will retire from her role as Riverside County’s 12th Superintendent of Schools effective Nov. 1. “When I was a young girl, teachers and educators helped me believe that I could accomplish great things and encouraged me to develop my voice. Over the last…
Because of strong gusty winds and low humidity, Cal Fire has issued a Red Flag Warning until 9 p.m. tonight for parts of Northern and Southern California tonight, including the San Jacinto Mountains. A Red Flag Warning is issued for weather events which may result in extreme fire behavior that will occur within 24 hours.
Christopher George Huntley, 47, of Idyllwild, was arrested by a Mt. San Jacinto State Park ranger on Wednesday, Dec. 20, for assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm. He was also charged with a misdemeanor for brandishing the weapon in a fight and quarrel against another male. At an in-custody arraignment on Dec….
