A structure fire on Sylvan Way in Pine Cove Sunday was initially reported as a vegetation fire. The fire was reported about 12:15 p.m. Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department Station 23 was first on scene. A firefighter told the newspaper they could see the flames from the engine on the way to the scene once…

Editor’s note: This story is continued from last week. Paying for fire insurance doesn’t necessarily mean you are covered One homeowner, who declined to be named because of ongoing negotiations, discussed the complications that arise after a partial loss from fire. When a building is completely gone, insurers have little option but to pay the…

By California Highway PatrolContributed As millions of motorists head out for the Thanksgiving holiday, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is prepared for one of the busiest travel weekends in America. Unfortunately, in the past, Thanksgiving has also been one of the deadlier holidays on our roadways.  To help motorists arrive at their destinations safely, the…

Idyllwild Water District (IWD) staff and directors discussed a large water loss and the employee investment policy, as well as approved a proposal for a five-year rate study at last week’s Wednesday, Aug. 17 meeting.In the July operations report, a 19% loss of water raised the eyebrows of directors. General Manager Leo Havener said he…

Shaelynn O’Brien of Mountain Center received a car from Farmers Insurance recently. She was one of four veterans and active-duty service members honored Tuesday, Nov. 20, at the Farmers headquarters in Woodland Hills. Farmers teamed up with Caliber Collision to restore the vehicles and provide reliable transportation to the recipients and their families as part…