Idyllwild residents live in one of the most wildfire-prone forests in the country, with vivid, scorched reminders of past blazes dotting the evacuation routes from the Hill. But Hill communities are far from being proverbial “sitting ducks,” with no recourse to protecting their homes, properties and lives. Oftentimes, the only thing that stands between a…

The newspaper received information regarding a possible burglary on Daryll Road last week and contacted the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s media information bureau (MIB) for information.“Our agency responded to a reported residential burglary near the 55000 block of Daryll Road, Idyllwild, on June 23, 2021, at 8:39 a.m.,” MIB wrote. “It appears arrests were made….

Last week’s Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting was notable for several reasons. But one was both sad, good and worthy. The board and the county recognized several important public servants who are departing the public sector. The Sheriff’s Department will lose several senior officials who have watched over this community. Foremost is Sheriff Stan…

Neighbors in the 21400 block of highway 243 heard an explosion that “sounded like thunder” Friday morning, October 25, at around 7 a.m., and saw flames and white smoke. Engines from CalFire and Riverside County Fire responded as well as at least seven black and white units from CHP and RSO. On the scene, Officer…

The Mountain Fire city had its own airport located at the historic Garner Ranch in Garner Valley. The helibase supported nearly 20 different helicopters, including 11 Type 1 birds. The main topic during Sunday’s briefing at the airport was the weather report because of the early morning rain and the prospect for more later that…