At about 3:40 P.M. on Friday afternoon, a male pedestrian was struck by a large truck while walking on Highway 243 near Ridgeview Dr. The victim suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
It’s vital that the Idyllwild Fire Finance Committee plan for the long-term. Effects of losing the Pine Cove ambulance contract — a quarter of a million dollars — is going to put a dent in an already shaky financial situation at our local fire department. Legal fees are piling up under three grand jury investigations:…
“The governor’s budgeting philosophy continues to be a prudent one for the most part,” is how the California’s Legislative Analyst’s Office described Gov. Jerry Brown’s 2015-16 budget proposal. Although the LAO review noted some differences with the governor, such as the possibility that revenues this year would exceed the administration’s estimates, in general, the LAO…
Golf Jim Crandall, Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair, provided this report about the Friday, Jan. 16, regular monthly golf tournament, held at the Cross Creek Golf Course in Temecula. It was a beautiful day and the tough course was in good shape. Robert Priefer (course handicap 25) shot a net 71 to take…
Soboba Casino gave away a new 2015 BMW 320i to lucky winner Dan Stegall of Mentone on Dec. 28. A valued patron for many years, according to Dan, this was the first big win for the local player. Dan drove home in his new 2015 BMW 320i saying, “I was in a state of shock…
65 years ago – 1950 County road crews were widening Circle Drive so snow could be pushed back further. 60 years ago – 1955 Locals were told to “stop shoveling and enjoy it” on Idyllwild sledding day at the Halona Lodge hill. 55 years ago – 1960 The Lionss Club unfurled its new…
Editor: On Sunday, Jan. 18, I was walking my bloodhound Dooley on a leash in Pine Cove at about 3:15 p.m. I turned off Sylvan Way to Oak Leaf Lane. Toward the end of Oak Leaf, a small gray pitbull-mix came down a driveway and attacked my dog. The attacking dog was fast and without…
The 2015 California State Parks has brought back the popular “Golden Poppy.” For $125, the Golden Poppy grants vehicle entrance to 112 state parks. The Golden Poppy Vehicle Day Use Annual Pass is not valid at the high-demand Southern California beach parks. The annual park pass program consists of many different passes with a variety of…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, Jan. 20 to 26. Idyllwild • Jan. 20 — Malicious, mischievous false alarm, 10:47 p.m. • Jan. 21 — Medical aid, 12:01 p.m., one patient. • Jan. 22 — Motor vehicle crash with injuries, 11:43 a.m., one patient. • Jan….
The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at most of its day-use recreation sites five times in 2015. The next fee-free day is Monday, Feb. 16, in honor of Presidents Day. “Our fee-free days touch on every season and serve as an enticement to new and repeat visitors to come out and enjoy their national…
