It was a celebration in Pine Cove Saturday. The water district held its annual open house where customers feasted on tri-tip, salads and ice cream. On display were the district’s three new trucks, courtesy of a grant and loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and nearly 2 miles of pipeline. But the highlight was…

An Oceanside man committed suicide on the Idyllwild Summit Trail in Idyllwild County Park last week. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was notified at 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, to respond to the suicide of Jastin Pak, 27. Because of confidentiality issues, Public Information Officer Albert Martinez said no details could be given of how…

Many folk on our Hill have accomplished much good in their lives — journeying great distances to contribute their talents for the benefit of people in need worldwide, serving in local community service organizations or public service agencies, establishing much-needed businesses and employing and serving others in those businesses or simply contributing to family and…