Feb. 14, 2019 — Cal Fire successfully rescued the occupant of a motor vehicle caught in flood waters at Hwy 74 and Morris Ranch Road.
Vehicle water rescue in Garner Valley
By Jack Clark
Feb. 14, 2019 — Cal Fire successfully rescued the occupant of a motor vehicle caught in flood waters at Hwy 74 and Morris Ranch Road.
At a Wednesday April 24 Mountain Area Safety Taskforce meeting, CAL FIRE Forester Gregg Bratcher said DNA analysis confirmed Goldspotted oak borer infestation of a black oak in Pine Cove. Confirmation of the Pine Cove tree greatly expands the known micro zones of Hill GSOB infestation. Inspections by Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council teams in…
Two traffic incidents took place on Hill roads over the last week including one suspected driving under the influence/alcohol. At 12:25 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, Zachariah House, 21, of Idyllwild, was driving a white 1998 Chevy Prism northbound on Highway 243, three-tenths of a mile north of Highway 74 in Mountain Center, when he crossed…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild has established three sites to enable locals to commemorate the horrific events that occurred in Paris last week. Tri-color boards will be set up at the Idyllwild Post Office, Town Monument and Town Baker where the community and visitors may express their feelings, sorrows and hopes for a better future….
About 9:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3, a fire was reported near Black Mountain. U.S. Forest Service crews responded. The Azalea Fire was contained Saturday afternoon, Oct. 7, and its size was limited to 9 acres, slightly smaller than the original estimate. “The crews from Engine 51 (led by Pedro Olague) and Engine 56 (led by…
A discussion of the status of the Idyllwild Community Center and the plans for 2017 will be part of a public community meeting Saturday, Feb. 4. Other items on the proposed agenda include the ICC Design Team, the committees responsible for fundraising, recreation programs, events and activities, and advisors to the board with particular areas…
Caltrans is doing work on Highway 243 just north of Black Mountain Road. One lane is closed. Expect delays.