A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred Sunday morning about 9:15 a.m. The tremor was centered 5 miles southeast of Valle Vista, on the western edge of Rouse Ridge. The tremor was felt as far north as Beaumont.
3.4 quake near Valle Vista: Felt throughout Hill
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A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred Sunday morning about 9:15 a.m. The tremor was centered 5 miles southeast of Valle Vista, on the western edge of Rouse Ridge. The tremor was felt as far north as Beaumont.
Saturday evening, a small fire (about two-thirds of an acre) started near the Bee Canyon Recreation Shooting Area, according to Zachary Behrens, public information officer for the San Bernardino National Forest. The fire was extinguished and did not spread. The U.S. Forest Service attack included Vista Grande Hotshots, eight engines, Helicopter 534 (from Heap’s Peak)…
The Fourth of July laser show on Tahquitz Rock was a first. And now it’s history. Intended as a memorial to a wife who loved fireworks, the show sparked comments positive and negative from Idyllwild residents. For many, especially those who posted on Facebook, the laser show was a spectacular success, a first-time home run….
Up to 30-minutes delays expected This week, Cal Trans had suspended work on Highway 371 because of the cold weather. The temperatures were too low for paving. With warmer weather returning, Cal Trans plans to resume work on Hwy. 371 beginning 7 a.m. Saturday, May 20 until 3 p.m. Cal Trans crews don’t work on…
Editor’s note: Riverside County Supervisor V. Manuel Perez is the new Chair of the Board of Supervisors. He represents the Fourth Supervisorial District, which includes Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Mountain Center. The following is an interview with Supervisor Perez since he assumed the chairmanship of the board. “It’s an honor to be able to serve…
Wildfire is a risk all Hill homeowners and residents must live with and accept. Living in the San Jacinto Mountains means knowing that there is a chance our home, our valuables, our keepsakes and possessions may be lost to a fire. Fire insurance is often available, not to protect us from the wildfire threat, but…
The Idyllwild Water District has scheduled a special Board of Directors meeting for 10 a.m., Wednesday, March 5 in the District’s boardroom. The proposed agenda includes the following topics: 1. RESOLUTION #685 – This Resolution provides updated signatures for the BBVA Bankcard. 2. The Board will discuss a limited term consultation contract for Terry Lyons….