The U.S. Forest Service and other land management agencies have a new fire safety campaign in California. The One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire campaign provides constant reminders during this fire season to reduce the numbers of human-caused vehicle and equipment wildfires throughout the state. “All the stories we hear about sparks starting wildland fires…
Adopted and ready for their new adventure this week were Teddy Bear and Tyler II, two males from the litter of gray kittens. They went to their new home together, so the brothers will always have each other to play with. Found: a small female husky-mix. Call ARF to identify at 951-659-1122. Reunited this week…
65 years ago – 1948 A surprised carpenter, visiting from Pomona, won a new Ford in the Gold Strike celebration. His winning ticket was pulled from the 4,750 sold. 60 years ago – 1953 A three-man survey crew headed into the hot wilderness to determine the number of bighorn sheep in game refuge 4-D. 55…
Step by step … a monthly update of the activities of the San Jacinto Mountain Community Center Board and its committees. Program and Activities Committee: 8th Annual Skate Park Games, Saturday, July 13, 2013, 2-6 pm. Professional demos, three age divisions, Skateboard Street, Skateboard 1/2 Pipe, BMX, fun for the whole family. Food, raffles and…
The always popular Yve Evans returns to Idyllwild next week, Thursday, July 18. She and her group will perform at the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series staged at the Idyllwild Community Center site. Evans’ singing, playing and humor are often seen at Jazz in the Pines and will now be on display for her Idyllwild followers….
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Sunday, June 30, to Monday, July 8: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance July 2 — Medial aid, Idyllwild. July 3 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. July 4 — Two medical aids, Idyllwild. July 5 — Traffic collision with injuries, Idyllwild. July 5 — Canceled en route….
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Murawski, about 10 p.m. Saturday, driver Craig Savage, 36, of Idyllwild, and passengers Nathan De Jarnette, 22, of Idyllwild, Shaundra Sorrell, 21, of San Jacinto and Hailee Brooks, 23, of Idyllwild, were traveling on Saunders Meadow Road near Fairway Drive when Savage lost control of his 1993 Mazda Navajo, flipping it onto its roof and onto the hood of a parked Toyota pickup. Idyllwild Fire Department, Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company 621, Idyllwild Garage and CHP all responded to the scene. Saunders Meadow was completely closed to traffic for about 90 minutes while the scene was cleared. All four occupants of the vehicle were uninjured and were not transported for medical treatment.
On Sunday, June 30, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit was summoned to help an injured hiker. The RMRU team was lowered into Long Valley about midnight, according to Lee Arnson, RMRU member from Idyllwild. Teresa Suarez, 60, of Oceanside, had fallen several times trying to get to San Jacinto Peak. Injured and…
The 20th Jazz in the Pines is only five weeks away — Aug. 17 and 18. The program continues to bring new and fresh jazz performers to the Hill as well as reward attendees with ever popular and returning favorites. For Idyllwild, one of the 2013 entertainers will be local and American Idol finalist Casey…
I’m back —and boy, do I know it. More than three-and-a-half years ago, I “retired” from this job and pursued a few other projects. But nothing called to me as much as the TC where I spent 23-plus years. So when the opportunity to purchase it arose, Jack and I hardly hesitated. All the support…
