Rain and snow did pummel the Hill last week. It was significant, about an inch of rain and more than a foot a snow, but significantly less than the initial forecast. Nevertheless, it continued the progress in relieving drought conditions and augmenting fuel moisture. Like a house guest who overstays their visit, the rain and…

At its Wednesday, March 19 meeting, the Riverside County Planning Commission heard a request to make a change in the County’s General Plan Foundation Component. The site is between Marian View and Highway 243, which it abuts. It is at the end of Saddle Dr. and the terminus of both Linger Lane and Crestview Dr….

This week’s update from Caltrans alerts motorists to delays on Highway 243 South of Idyllwild and North of Pine Cove. Highway 243 Work Scheduled for Week of November 3Crews will conduct multiple daytime projects on SR-243 between Mountain Center and Idyllwild from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work will include upgrading storm…