70 years ago – 1951Twenty-four men, representing areas from Thomas Mountain to Pine Cove, were taking training as members of the Emergency Auxiliary of the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. 65 years ago – 1956“The Cattle King,” starring George Montgomery and Marcia Hendrickson, was being filmed at the Garner Ranch. Part of the action included a…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats met Ivan, the new feline.Harper: (carefully entering ARF) Hello? Is anyone here?Whiskers: I am! Who the heck are you?Harper: I’m the new ARF dog, Harper.Whiskers: Welcome to ARF! You seem to be OK with cats, clearly.Pepper: (entering the office) A dog? Who is this?Whiskers: This…
Lydia “Dia” Abrams went missing June 6 from her Bonita Vista ranch in Apple Canyon (between Mountain Center and Garner Valley). The ranch, that is over 100 acres, was searched multiple times by Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) and the Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit (RMRU) soon after Abrams was reported missing, but they returned empty-handed….
By Marsha KennedyContributed Over the New Years’ weekend, Idyllwild was struck by an unprecedented avalanche of snow-play visitors — more than the Hill has ever seen, in the estimate of many residents. In addition to the illegal parking, trespassing and littering, which unfortunately have become standard features of such events, traffic congestion was staggering. One…
Trash in town Dear editor:I am saddened by the condition of trash left all over town. I used to walk to work and pick up 30-plus pieces of garbage each day.I don’t do that now because of the pandemic. We so appreciate the presence of our tourists, but do not appreciate their trashing this town….
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Jan. 4 — Medical aid, 8:16 a.m. Manzanita Dr.• Jan. 4 — Walk-in medical aid, 11:37 a.m.• Jan. 5 — Police matter, 10:43 a.m. Village Center Dr.• Jan. 5 — Medical aid, 3:09 p.m. S. Circle Dr.• Jan. 5 — Medical assist, 3:58…
By Riverside CountyContributed Changes are coming to Prop. 13, California’s paramount property tax limitation measure that caps taxable property value increases, and homeowners who are over the age of 55, disabled, or victims of a natural disaster stand to benefit the most. Transfers between family members will also be affected.On Nov. 3, 2020, California voters…
The county of Riverside Emergency Management Department (EMD) told the newspaper the emergency siren alert system for the areas outside the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) is in the stage of requesting proposals from vendors.IFPD has its siren at the station and hopes the siren will be up and working by the end of January.The…
By U.S. Forest ServiceContributed Fire restrictions were lowered last week on the San Bernardino National Forest. Recent winter storm activity, cooler temperatures and a significant decrease in recent wildfire activity contributed to the decision.Officials, however, urge continued vigilance when partaking in any activity that could spark a fire.“California is always in fire season, as the…
Whiskers: Hey! Everyone come here. I have news.Pepper: Have you been adopted?Whiskers: No, but that’s OK because I’m pretty happy here.Pepper: What is the news? We’re all here.Whiskers: There is a new cat here. His name is Ivan.Pepper: Are we going to meet him?Whiskers: Of course. He’s right here!Ivan: Good morning! I’m Ivan and I’m…
