According to 6:31 a.m. Cal Fire Update (no longer available) Fire had burned 6,773 acres and was 10 percent contained.
Cranston Fire UPDATE: Thursday, 6:40 a.m.
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Proposed legislation would benefit volunteer fire departments
At the last Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission meeting, Paul Riggi, president of Volunteer Company 621, mentioned federal legislation that may benefit volunteer fire companies such as Idyllwild’s. H.R. 343 would amend the Internal Revenue Code to encourage people to volunteer for firefighting or emergency medical service. The bill would allow individuals to value each…
House burns on Tollgate Road
Engines from County fire stations 23 and 53 were also on the scene. Another structure fire occurred in Idyllwild this afternoon around 5:30 p.m. The Toll Fire took a house in the 53300 block of Toll Gate Road. The single story, single family dwelling unit was fully involved when firefighters arrived. Idyllwild Fire Capt. Alan…
Medlock’s hearing moved to September
Stephen Patrick Medlock, 53, a transient, charged with arson for starting and igniting the 2013 Silver Fire, had his Aug. 9, felony settlement conference moved to Sept. 10. While negotiations with the prosecutor continue, Medlock has not received an offer. Since Medlock’s March 21, preliminary hearing, the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office has amended the…
3.3 quake near Cabazon
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake occurred late Monday about 9:34 p.m. The tremor was centered 3.3 miles northwest of Cabazon and 3.6 miles northeast of Banning. Two smaller tremors — 2.3 and 1.9 — followed it within minutes.
PHOTOS: American Legion veteran remembrance
The 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour is the special moment in history noting the end of World War One, which is remembered for the first Armistice Day. Members of the American Legion Post 800 honor guard fold the American flag, as part of the ceremony tradition.
