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One day, two serious traffic incidents
Two traffic collisions, both serious, occurred on the same day on the same highway and only minutes apart. At 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, Robert Stanislowski, 33, of Hemet, was driving his 1996 Toyota Corolla north on Highway 243 one and a quarter mile north of the intersection with Highway 74. At the same time,…
New Idyllwild Post Office hours
Idyllwild Post Office, after receiving a few recent break-ins, has changed its hours again. Full service is from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. The will call door is open from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday. Lobby hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
One traffic crash on Hill roads last week: Suspected DUI
One traffic crash occurred on Hill roads during the last week. Driving under the influence was suspected to be a contributing factor to the crash. At 2:42 p.m. Friday, May 5, Colleen Pennington, 56, of Idyllwild, was driving a white 2006 Ford Escape northbound on Highway 243 near mile marker 24, when, according to the…
IFPD revenue estimates improve
Revenue for fiscal 2014-15 is looking much more favorable for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District. At the July 21 Finance Committee meeting, Chair and Commissioner Nancy Layton announced that the July estimates have increased $156,000 since the original May estimate was released. IFPD’s revenue estimate for this fiscal year is now $2.32 million, up from…
Hiker rescued from Lily Rock
A male climber was rescued from Lily Rock Sunday afternoon, May 22. He had been complaining of chest pain while rock climbing while he was about 500 feet above the surface level. The patient was able to belay down to solid ground where firefighters assisted him, preparing him to be hoisted by helicopter. Idyllwild Fire,…
Early morning solo crash at Keen Camp Summit
Both CAL FIRE and California Highway Patrol responded to a solo crash on Highway 74 and Keen Camp Road at about 4:40 a.m., Friday, March 23. According to authorities, a Jeep Wrangler collided with a tree. When authorities arrived, the vehicle’s occupant could not be found. First responders searched the scene and surrounding woods but…