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[ This article “The Year of the Undefeated” is written in a two-part series. Find “Part 1” here. ] ICC Adult Basketball Last week we witnessed history being made in our local adult volleyball league. This week we turn our focus on to the other popular sports league played during the winter months: ICC Adult…
The echelon of U.S. Forest Service fire managers is filled with overly qualified and dedicated individuals. They have trained for years and been educated on fire behavior and firefighting tactics. It takes years to move up the ladder because of their love for the job. Few willfully leave, except for another fire position or upon…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Sept. 10 to 16. Idyllwild • Sept. 10 — Alarm call, 11:03 a.m., N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 10 — Alarm call, 3:18 p.m., Estate Dr. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 11 — Alarm call,…
The Mountain Fire city had its own airport located at the historic Garner Ranch in Garner Valley. The helibase supported nearly 20 different helicopters, including 11 Type 1 birds. The main topic during Sunday’s briefing at the airport was the weather report because of the early morning rain and the prospect for more later that…
At its Dec. 2 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors reviewed the status of its current Fiscal Year 2024-25 budget at the end of its first quarter, Sept. 30. Without any discussion or review, the County Executive’s report was accepted. For the remainder of the current fiscal year, the fiscal projections are improving. Since…
Forty to fifty percent of healthcare workers in Riverside County initially declined taking the COVID-19 vaccine.“Over the weeks since, the demand for the vaccine has increased among all segments of the tiers; although I do not have specific numbers,” wrote Jose Arballo Jr, senior public information specialist with Riverside University Health System – Public Health…