A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred Sunday morning about 9:15 a.m. The tremor was centered 5 miles southeast of Valle Vista, on the western edge of Rouse Ridge. The tremor was felt as far north as Beaumont.
3.4 quake near Valle Vista: Felt throughout Hill
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A 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred Sunday morning about 9:15 a.m. The tremor was centered 5 miles southeast of Valle Vista, on the western edge of Rouse Ridge. The tremor was felt as far north as Beaumont.
The Idyllwild Water District’s Board of Directors approved a budget with a 3-0 vote a few days shy of its new fiscal year. Director Steve Kunkle attended the meeting, but recused himself from voting because he benefits from the district’s programs for retirees. Director Les Gin did not attend. The overall budget — water and…
What: A free, two-day event where customers will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with a Bank of America home retention specialists to review their options for home loan modifications or other alternatives to foreclosure. Customers are strongly encouraged to bring a list of documents found at www.bankofamerica.com/homeownerevent. Where: Embassy Suites Palm Desert 700 California…
Riverside County has provided Station 23 (Pine Cove) with a new engine. This engine is 5 years old and was originally assigned to a desert station. With a tight turning radius, it will be an added benefit to the Hill’s firefighting force.
On Monday, 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington (second from right) toured the Idyllwild Water District facilities. He, Jim Billman (left), IWD board president, Verne Lauritzen (second from left), Washington’s chief of staff, and Tom Lynch (right), IWD general manager, look at a dry Foster Lake …
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will operate a special schedule during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend from Thursday, Nov. 23, to Sunday, Nov. 26. The first tram up each day will be at 8 a.m., the last tram up will be at 8 p.m. and the last tram down will be at 9:45 p.m. Also, on…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2012: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Aug. 21 — Medical aid, Highway 243, Pine Cove. Aug. 21 — False alarm, Tahquitz Road and Hill Street, Idyllwild. Aug. 23 — Medical aid, Humber Park, Idyllwild Aug. 23 —…