

Station 23 in Pine Cove gets “new” fire engine
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Riverside County has provided Station 23 (Pine Cove) with a new engine. This engine is 5 years old and was originally assigned to a desert station. With a tight turning radius, it will be an added benefit to the Hill’s firefighting force.

UPDATE 5:01 P.M.: CHP just lifted the highway 74 and 243 closures. THURS 8/16/18: Evacuation orders for #CranstonFire areas LIFTED at 5 p.m. Residents of Hurkey Creek, Apple Canyon, Fleming Ranch, Strawberry Creek may return home. Always be aware of your surroundings and drive with caution! @RSO @CALFIRERRU @NWSSanDiego — RivCoReady (@RivCoReady) August 17, 2018…
Caltrans will begin construction on April 15 of a $2.5 million project to replace a 1930s-era bridge over Hurkey Creek on Highway 74 in Garner Valley. During construction of the bridge, slated to take 195 working days, according to Caltrans District 8 Public Information Officer Joy Sepulveda, one lane of traffic will be open at…
By Becky & Jack ClarkCo-publishers By now, most of us have received our Covid-relief dollars from the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan Act and many Hill folk realize they really do not need their allotted money for their own relief during these COVID times. If you fit that description, how about transferring those dollars to the…
Cal Fire/Riverside County Here are some of the calls Cal Fire/Riverside County responded to recently. • March 11 — Medical aid, 9:55 a.m. Lake Hemet Campground. Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire responded to recently. • March 8 — Medical aid, 7:22 a.m. 25000 block of Hwy. 243. • March 8…
The effort to re-establish the endangered mountain yellow-legged frog in its native habitat took a large step forward last week …
In a brief meeting Thursday, Sept. 11, the Mountain Emergency Service Committee group discussed current projects and were refreshed on the county’s and Cal Fire’s “Ready, Set, Go” program. This is an effort to encourage people to be prepared in the event of a wildfire. Living on the Hill where wildlands and residential property meet…