IWD board interviews lone candidate for open seat
By David Jerome
Only one candidate has stepped forward for the empty seat on the Idyllwild Water Board of Directors. John Stamper, who also submitted a letter of intent the last time the seat was vacant, was present at the February 18 meeting, and answered a few questions from the board. Director Steve Olson was absent, but President…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station did not report responses for last week. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Sunday, June 5 to 12. Idyllwild • June 5 — Animal abuse, address undefined. Handled by deputy. • June 5 — Alarm call, 54000 block of…
Two traffic incidents, one with serious injuries, marred Hill roads over the last week. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Ben Bolon, the first occurred at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, when Gia Hongbin, 19, of Corona, was driving a 2015 white Mercedes sedan southbound on Highway 243 near lower Saunders Meadow Road when…
At the Thursday, Oct. 14 Pine Cove Water District Board of Directors meeting, General Manager Jerry Holldber announced his retirement effective Dec. 31, 2021. “It’s time, I’m tired and I’m ready to retire,” he told the board. Holldber became acting general manager of the district in May 1986 and was appointed general manager in July…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Feb. 12 to 18. Idyllwild • Feb. 12 — Vicious dog, Fairway Dr. Handled by deputy. • Feb. 12 — Lost hiker, address undefined. Unfounded. • Feb. 13 — Alarm call, Village Center Dr. Handled by deputy. •…
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office received a call at about 10:45 a.m. Sunday from some hikers who saw a body along Highway 74. Shortly after, the California Highway Patrol also was called. The body of a female was found, and her decomposition had proceeded such that her race was not identifiable from observation. The Department’s…
A California Highway Patrol helicopter was involved in a search for a lost hiker Thursday afternoon near Lawler Lodge.
