A fatal traffic collision in which a white Chevrolet truck crashed into a tree was reported at 12:11 p.m. today on Highway 243 near Cedar Glen Dr. Traffic in both directions is stopped while CHP, IFPD and Cal Fire crews assist at the scene and are awaiting a Coroner’s unit. IFPD Chief Patrick Reitz said…

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone hosted a senior health forum in Idyllwild, bringing with him representatives from the county Office on Aging, Office of Emergency Services and the Riverside County Adult Protective Services CARE program. Prime Care provided on-site cholesterol screening and blood pressure checks. The tests proved popular among attendees.   Of…

  Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigators with the Narcotics Task Force eradicated about 1,800 marijuana plants Sgt. Joe Pemberton said Friday morning. The plants were discovered growing west of Lake Hemet, near the dam.   Investigator Ken Thrum led the eradication. He said it was a small grow, compared to most, and that it was…