Law enforcement officers were in Garner Valley today doing a marijuana eradication on Thomas Mountain.
Photos by JP Crumrine


Marijuana eradication on Thomas Mountain
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Law enforcement officers were in Garner Valley today doing a marijuana eradication on Thomas Mountain.
Photos by JP Crumrine


Fuelbreak work continues on Hill The Mountain Area Safety Taskforce met last week, but inclement weather kept the attendance at the low end of a usual meeting. The main issue of discussion is the effort to extend the signal from the local emergency broadcast station, WNKI 1610 AM, from Poppet Flat in the north to…
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors is moving toward filling the vacancy created by the termination, after a month’s administrative leave, of General Manager (GM) Leo Havener. The board met Saturday, Jan. 27, to discuss hiring a new GM. President Charles Schelly said at the Jan. 17, public meeting that a new GM…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about Lilac’s adoption. Harley: Another announcement! Katnis was adopted, and she now has the perfect home. Pepper: Woohoo! That is such good news. Maybe it portends well for the rest of us. Phil: Oh, that is a good thought….
By Riverside CountyContributed In preparation for candidate filing under COVID-19 restrictions, the Riverside County Registrar of Voters is encouraging contact-less filing options for candidates who wish to run for local office in the Nov. 3, 2020 Presidential General Election. Candidate filing concludes on Aug. 7, 2020 at 5 p.m. Candidates can request to receive their…
Caltans has advised that tree work along Highway 243 will result in single lane closures from Monday, Sept. 25 into the following week. Caltrans will be removing dead trees along the highway right-of-way for the next two weeks. The work begins near McCall Park on Monday, Sept. 25 and continues through Thursday, Sept. 28. Some…
Wildfires can create chaos, loss and destruction. As people return following an evacuation, they express gratitude to firefighters informally and graciously. The July Cranston Fire was no exception. Except the sight of the burn scars and lingering smell of smoke inspired Keith Blum of Palm Springs to create a tribute to the firefighters of this…