Small brush fire breaks out on Hwy. 243 near Franklin
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U.S. Forest Service and CAL FIRE units responded to a small brush fire on the west side of Highway 243 in Pine Cove, which was reported at around 3 p.m. today. The fire burned about a quarter of a mile south of Franklin Road.
The cause of the fire was unknown and is still under investigation, USFS Incident Commander Fred Espinoza said.
Tuesday evening, a partially decomposed body was found near Highway 243 and Jameson Drive, in Idyllwild. Darryl Crocker and Ken Lee, both of Pine Cove, had found the body and reported the discovery to Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies and investigators from the Hemet Station responded to the scene about 7:30 p.m. Lee’s…
The Fern Valley Water District board met with a minimum quorum and discussed topics including significantly lower water sales, cold-weather damage to infrastructure, ongoing taste and odor problems with Tank 11 water, a pending comprehensive agreement with Idyllwild Fire Protection District and funding retiree health benefits. It was a full plate of issues led by…
With the long-anticipated return of the cuisine of Frankie Machine (Frank Ferro), and a targeted Memorial Day opening for his restaurant Ferro on Cedar Street, Idyllwild diners and visitors will have palate-pleasing choices throughout town. First on scene this spring will be Fratello’s on Ridgeview Drive in the former Nature’s Wisdom space. Luis Solis, owner/operator…
Coming and goings characterize the cyclical dance that changes Idyllwild’s business face. With the advent of fall, those leaving at least one aspect of the business scene are Emily, Mike and Martha Pearson who retired as co-owners of the Red Kettle as of Oct. 2. Ashley Stewart, wife of owner Shane Stewart, will manage the…
Above, more than 100 quilts were on display at the Idyllwild Autumn Quilt Show held at the Buckhorn Camp on Saturday and Sunday. Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild held the annual event. Photo by John Pacheco
Over the past two months in this column, we’ve elaborated on our statement of the Town Crier’s tasks, i.e., serving as a community watchdog that publishes the good news with the bad, warns of danger, advises of opportunity, challenges authority, praises accomplishment, investigates irregularity, marvels at art, exposes abuse, celebrates lives and publishes its readers’…
