Large audience attends Esperanza Fire book reading

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mclean 2784 — Former and current U.S. Forest Service colleagues of five lost firefighters attended the discussion of Maclean’s book on the Esperanza Fire. All were present during the Esperanza Fire. From left are Pat Boss, former PIO, Captain Fred Espinoza, Captain Chris Fogle, Captain Richard Gearhart and Norm Walker, former Fire Management Chief for the San Jacinto Ranger District. Maclean is standing at the lectern. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

mclean 2781 — Author John N. Maclean speaks to the large audience about his book “The Esperanza Fire” and the details of the incident, investigation and prosecution Friday afternoon at the Rustic Theatre. Engine 57 is shown in the background as it stood at the scene after the fire had passed. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Book2 — Maclean signs his latest book “The Esperanza Fire” Saturday, March 10, at the U.S. Forest Service Ranger Station in Idyllwild. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

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News of Record: September 26, 2013
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Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Tuesday, Sept. 18, to Monday, Sept. 25: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Sept. 18 — Smoke or odor removal, Idyllwild. Sept. 19 — Smoke scare, odor of smoke, Idyllwild. Sept. 19 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Sept. 21 — Traffic collision with injuries, Pine Cove….

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According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Murawski (center), at least, two occupants were traveling south on Fern Valley Rd. about 10:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26 night when the driver appears to have lost control, hitting a tree head on. Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company Firefighter, Steve Friemoth (left) Murawski and Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz…

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Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington is hosting two community meetings to discuss short-term rentals (STRs), one in Idyllwild and one in Temecula. The Idyllwild event is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Town Hall. The Temecula event is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Temecula Public…

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Idyllwild Fire commission rejects grand jury report
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At last week’s meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission rejected all four recommendations in a recent Riverside County Grand Jury report. The first recommendation was to share Administrative Capt. Mark Lamont’s duties in order to reduce the cost of paid overtime, which exceeded $50,000 in 2012. Fire Chief Patrick Reitz drafted the proposed response,…

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Superintendent assures parents of student safety
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On Thursday evening, March 8, Dr. Christi Barrett, superintendent of the Hemet Unified School District, prepared and distributed a video message to parents of HUSD students. She shared two major points with parents. First, was to assure them that the district has been and is taking actions to address threats, such as the ones received…

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News of Record: November 27, 2014
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