Professional road cycling teams from the U.S., the Netherlands, France, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Luxembourg and Colombia, competing in the 8th annual Amgen Tour of California, pass through Mountain Center and Garner Valley on Monday, May 13, in the second stage of the eight-day event. The Amgen event is the biggest stage race in the United…

Owners of properties who incurred damage of $10,000 or more from Hurricane Hilary can file a claim with Riverside County for disaster property tax relief. The disaster relief covers taxable property such as residences, commercial buildings, boats, aircraft and business personal property that is locally assessed. When major calamities such as fires or floods damage…

With minimal discussion Tuesday morning, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission unanimously adopted the proposed agreement with San Jacinto city to form a joint powers authority. The agreement between the two agencies will create an agency to serve as the San Jacinto Fire Department. The draft agreement specifies that the city will be responsible for…