Recreational target shooting restriction will go into effect starting Saturday, July 22 throughout the San Bernardino National Forest. Fire managers expressed several reasons for concerns about fire activity and the need for shooting restrictions. Fire activity has increased across the forest because of the recent a heat wave. This hot weather has accelerated the drying…

Last week, the Riverside County supervisors approved an ordinance requiring the sterilization of pit bull breeds in the unincorporated portions of the county. The board’s vote was unanimous. The supervisors were collectively firm in their decision on the issue with no hesitancy or reluctance in casting their vote “aye.” Even First District Supervisor Kevin Jeffries,…

As of 6:11 p.m., Pine Cove and Cedar Glen area residents still reported outages. Edison is investigating the cause of the power outages, as well as re-evaluating the restoration ETA. About 1,629 customers are impacted at this time.   At 5:25 p.m., some people in Idyllwild (particularly Pine Crest Avenue, Cedar Glen, top of Franklin…