Bill to separate Coroner from Sheriff goes to Governor
By JP Crumrine
Senate Bill 1379, which would require the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to separate the sheriff’s and coroner’s offices by July 1, 2027 passed the California legislature and is awaiting Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signature or veto. Sen. Sabrina Cervantes, whose District 31 extends from San Jacinto to Corona in Riverside County, introduced SB 1379 in…
The new owners of The Creek House restaurant celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony as they became the newest members of the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce. Present for the happy occasion, are from left, Chamber of Commerce President Nick Todd, cook Obed Montoya, owners Lorraine and Lanny Hardy, chef Martin Campos, pastry chef Bucky Guillen, bartender Will Jewett and Chamber First Vice President Richmond Blake.
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday July 15, to Monday, July 22: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance July 15 — Forest, woods or wildland fire. July 15 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. July 16 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. July 17 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. July 18 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. July…
Andy Smith, U.S. Forest Service natural resource manager, presents Steve Schwitters, Jana Desrocher and Tom Clem with an award for keeping the trails of the San Jacinto Mountains clear. Danny Sullivan (left) receives a certificate showing his volunteer hours served with the Forest Service from John Ladley, U.S. Forest Service recreation officer, Saturday afternoon at the Forest Service’s annual volunteer thank you luncheon.
American Legion Post 800 Commander Danny Richardson said the Legion Warming Center has been open for the last four days. “I called the county and notified JP at the Town Crier who posted it online,” said Richardson. “We’ve stayed open till 8 at night if there were people here. I also notified IFPD Chief Reitz…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Jan. 4 — Medical aid, 8:16 a.m. Manzanita Dr.• Jan. 4 — Walk-in medical aid, 11:37 a.m.• Jan. 5 — Police matter, 10:43 a.m. Village Center Dr.• Jan. 5 — Medical aid, 3:09 p.m. S. Circle Dr.• Jan. 5 — Medical assist, 3:58…
The Forest Service has been adding to its air resources during the past three weeks. First, the agency announced the award of four contracts to separate companies for seven next generation air tankers. The second step was the addition of adding four heavy helicopters to the aviation firefighting fleet. …
