The Riverside County Coroner’s Office reported that Fred Robles, 45, of Idyllwild, was found dead in a ravine near Highway 243 about 0.4 miles south of Westley Street in Banning Wednesday, Nov. 1. It is unknown when Robles died. California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Jonathan Torres said the CHP investigating officer did not…

Hill businesses and institutions that will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 25, to observe the Christmas Day holiday: Area post offices BBVA Compass Bank Fairway Market Fern Creek Medical Center Idyllwild Library Idyllwild Pharmacy Idyllwild Transfer Station Mt. San Jacinto State Park These will be closed Monday-Tuesday, Dec. 24-25, to observe the Christmas Eve and Day…

Last week, Community Service Area 36 member Kathy Wilson released the results of the public-opinion survey about the future of Town Hall. Wilson and others solicited comments from local residents earlier this month, while seated outside the Post Office in Strawberry Creek Plaza. Of the 150 surveys completed, Wilson said 42 were willing to help…

On Sunday, April 21, Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit members participated in the rescue of dehydrated hiker on the Skyline Trail. The lone hiker, identified as John Cardenas of Indio, used his cell phone to call the Sheriff’s department and request assistance because he was out of water, dehydrated and cramping. California State Park rangers were…

An Idyllwild man charged with five counts of sexual assault against a female under age 14 that allegedly occurred on or about July 20, 2015 will have his felony settlement conference (FSC) Jan. 10, 2024. It originally was set for Oct. 5 but was moved. The Riverside Police Department arrested Ralph Ted Jongewaard, 56, at…