A trial readiness conference has been scheduled for June 18, and a jury trial may begin as soon as Aug. 4, for Steven Taylor Rutherford, 48, of Banning, the man charged with 13 felony counts of arson with enhancements including use of a delayed ignition device. A medical report on Rutherford’s ability to stand trial…

As of 6:11 p.m., Pine Cove and Cedar Glen area residents still reported outages. Edison is investigating the cause of the power outages, as well as re-evaluating the restoration ETA. About 1,629 customers are impacted at this time.   At 5:25 p.m., some people in Idyllwild (particularly Pine Crest Avenue, Cedar Glen, top of Franklin…

Resolution of double payment of health benefits was not announced at the May 14 meeting of the Idyllwild Fire Protection Commission meeting. However the commission unanimously approved a motion authorizing Commissioner Jerry Buchanan and Fire Chief Patrick Reitz to prepare a request for a proposal soliciting a firm to manage the agency’s financial responsibilities including…

With the upcoming changes in ambulance response effective May 1, the second-closest-available unit will be dispatched if American Medical Response is not available to respond because it is on another call. This could mean another AMR ambulance or Idyllwild Fire Protection District. Locals have asked for a cost comparison of the two ambulance services. These…