By California Legislative Black CaucusContributed The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) had sobering words for Californians during its press conference Tuesday, June 2, in Sacramento. They convened the event in response to the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. The tone was set by Assemblymember Shirley N. Weber, Ph.D. (D-San…
Following a three-month COVID-19-induced layoff, the PGA tour is back in action with Brendan Steele playing this week in the $7.5-million Charles Schwab Challenge on the Colonial Country Club course in Fort Worth, Texas. The Idyllwild native currently stands 40th on the FedExCup points list, and with his PGA Tour playing card for the 2020-2021…
Cal Fire Cal Fire recently responded to the following calls by station. Station 23 – Pine Cove • June 1 — Gas leak outside, 4:27 p.m. • June 1 — Traffic collision, 5:29 p.m. • June 3 — Vegetation fire, 3:22 p.m. • June 3 — Electrical hazard, 3:28 p.m. • June 4 — Traffic…
There were two collisions on Highway 243 last week, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Matt Napier. On May 30 at 7:05 p.m. Dorian Espinoza, 22 of Twentynine Palms was driving his silver 2007 Nissan 315Z northbound on Highway 243 half a mile north of Mellor Ranch Road at a stated speed…
Riverside County Public Health is hosting a one-day COVID-19 mobile testing site on Tuesday, June 16 in the Community Room of the Idyllwild Library, 54401 Village Center Drive, from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Testing is free and a face covering or mask is required. Residents are asked to call 800-945-6171 to make an appointment…
By Metro Creative EditorialContributed Avid gardeners know that compost can add vital nutrients to soil used in gardens, container plants and lawns. The fact that compost is so versatile and nutrient-dense may not even be its most admirable quality. Made from items used in and around the house, compost costs just about nothing to produce….
70 years ago – 1950 The town was filled with movie stars as Audie Murphy and Marguerite Chapman headed up the cast for “Kansas Raider,” which was filmed on Garner Ranch. 65 years ago – 1955 Representing a dozen different countries, students from Pasadena City College spent a weekend on the Hill. 60 years ago…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats talked about mani-pedis for local pets. Lulu: I am getting tired of this quietness here. Zeus: We all are. I don’t think we will see much activity until Sadie’s Clinic. Whiskers: And that’s not until the 10th! Lulu: But it’s gonna be very busy! Lots…
As of press time, the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove still had a total of six reported cases of COVID-19, according to the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) website. The first reported case for the area was on April 3. The fifth case was reported on May 18. No deaths have been reported for the area…
The grand opening of the Santa Rosa Pít Stop, the convenience store and fuel station built by the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, was June 3. The Santa Rosa Pít Stop is located on Highway 74, east of Paradise Cafe on the way to Palm Desert from the mountain communities. After 10 years of…
