

Pedestrian struck by big truck
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At about 3:40 P.M. on Friday afternoon, a male pedestrian was struck by a large truck while walking on Highway 243 near Ridgeview Dr. The victim suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.

In a special meeting, Friday, Sept. 20, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission approved the sale of a lease for the cell tower in the rear of the District’s property. SBA Monarch Towers acquired the lease for $220,000. Currently, the district was receiving annual rental payments of about $14,000 for the tower. “But with the…
As of Tuesday, Oct 16, the Idyllwild Transfer Station returned to its normal operating schedule. The Transfer Station will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday to Monday. Riverside County has told CR&R to return to its normal schedule since there has been very little use of the facility on Tuesdays and Wednesdays,…
At the March MAST meeting Chris Fogle, one of two U.S. Forest Service Battalion Chiefs in our Ranger District, reported that currently the Division Chief position is open, along with two other Battalion Chief positions. Through the winter, USFS continue to staff three engines, a water tender, and a hand crew on the Hill. Helicopters,…
The current statewide drought is having broad ramifications. Besides significantly increasing the threat of wildfires, some communities have even endured water shortages. The consequence is increased attention to water sources, particularly groundwater, which is vital to the Hill. Groundwater provides 100 percent of Pine Cove Water District’s water. Idyllwild Water District has rights to Strawberry…
At its March 10 meeting, the County Board of Supervisors listened to County Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen’s presentation on the status of the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget, and the future direction of the County’s finances. “At mid-year, the County financial picture is stable, but it is tightening,” Van Wagenen said beginning his report. As…...
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, Dec. 26, 2011 to Jan. 1, 2011: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Dec. 26 — Walk-in medical aid. Dec. 26 — Medical aid, Coulter Drive. Dec. 27 — Medical aid, Scenic Drive, Idyllwild. Dec. 28 — Medical aid, Roble Drive, Idyllwild. Dec….