Author: Melissa Diaz Hernandez

HUSD started back to school this week

HUSD started back to school this week

The Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) started back to school this week with in-person instruction, requiring everyone to wear a mask indoors, “regardless of vaccination status. Exceptions will be made for those with a qualifying medical condition, though they must wear a non-restrictive effective alternative, following the interactive process through Risk Management.”The district released the…

Over 12,000 marijuana plants eradicated

Over 12,000 marijuana plants eradicated

On Monday morning, Aug. 2, ARIS Helicopters, of Corona, supplied the helicopter and pilot for a marijuana eradication operation in Apple Canyon. The company used the helipad in the field just north of the Lake Hemet Sheriff’s Substation. The Bureau of Land Management was also present. When the newspaper first asked the Riverside County Sheriff’s…

Lockdown protests, ‘breakthrough’ cases, vaccine and clinical disease, and the spike protein

People are protesting lockdowns and vaccine passports/green passes around the world in India, England, France, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Canada, Italy, Greece, Israel, Austria and Ireland in some locations shouting, “We stand together,” “No vaccine pass” and “We want freedom.” Governments have said for months the COVID-19 shot was safe and effective. Breakthrough cases are…

Fundraiser for ARF brings breweries and wineries to town

Fundraiser for ARF brings breweries and wineries to town

Idyllwild has an arts and beer festival, Pints in the Pines, coming to town from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21 at Mile Hi Plaza, 54385 N. Circle Dr., to benefit Animal Rescue Friends (ARF). This is a free, kid- and pet-friendly event. “All proceeds will be going to ARF, which has suffered…

Resident deals with water issue trying to rebuild after losing home to the Cranston Fire

Resident deals with water issue trying to rebuild after losing home to the Cranston Fire

Alta Kavanaugh, who lost her home to the 2018 Cranston Fire, is finally rebuilding. A water issue held up construction. Kavanaugh attended the Idyllwild Water District (IWD) July Board of Directors meeting and asked the district to pay the bill for the construction of a culvert so construction to rebuild her house could begin. She…

Masks, a CDC study, natural immunity and county data

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reinstated its mask recommendation even for those who received the COVID-19 shot writing that the agency, “Added a recommendation for fully vaccinated people to wear a mask in public indoor settings in areas of substantial or high transmission” Tuesday, July 27. Riverside County Public Health released the…

COVID-19 Local Update: County update on COVID-19 numbers

COVID-19 Local Update: County update on COVID-19 numbers

The area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove has a total of 118 reported COVID-19 cases since the outbreak and two deaths reported, according to the Riverside University Health System – Public Health website. One hundred and fifteen of the 118 people have recovered.As of July 27, Riverside County had 305,589 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 4,658 deaths related to…

Multiple traffic collisions on local roads

Multiple traffic collisions on local roads

Multiple collisions occurred from July 1 to 11, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Matt Napier.At 8:25 a.m. Thursday, July 1, Mark Charles Wakeling, 53, of Winchester, was driving a red and white 2019 Cal Fire Dodge Ram 5500. Wakeling was in an on-duty emergency vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 74 5,000…