After low-flying helicopters over the Idyllwild area created an uproar because of their noise over the past few weeks, both Southern California Edison and the Federal Aviation Administration confirmed they were hired by SCE to survey lines and poles in the area. SCE Media Advisor of Corporate Communications Mary Ann Milbourn said the surveys are…
Terry Shirley is here to do that Terry Shirley, formerly of San Diego, is one of the newest members to join the Idyllwild Community Center (also know as the San Jacinto Mountain Community Center) Board of Directors. Similar to many residents, Shirley is not a native of Idyllwild (almost). He and his wife moved here…
Nearly $190 million street-value plants destroyed On Wednesday, June 5, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department and several allied agencies, “conducted an operation in the Anza Valley (Anza, Aguanga, Sage)” area. The operation focused on illegal marijuana cultivation. But it also was a response to comments and complaints from Anza Valley residents. They have expressed concerns…
Editor: Both sides fought with all they had. Too many died. Many fought because they loved and wanted to protect their countries. Many were forced to fight. All these pictures and stories shown on TV made me very sad, and I cried because of the insanity and horror of war. Soldiers had to kill. They…
Anza Municipal Advisory Council needs members. Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington is seeking applicants to serve on the council, which makes recommendations on community issues in the Anza area. Council members are appointed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and serve in an advisory capacity. The council discusses and provides recommendations on…
Offer escape from extreme heat Riverside County opened its Cool Centers on June 1. These are located throughout the county, and offer residents and visitors an escape from excessive heat when summer temperatures begin to climb. The centers will be available through Oct. 15 as temperatures warrant. About 50 centers (including two on the Hill)…
By Paul Netter Energized by Edison Writer How likely is it — three-and-a-half months apart — for the very same customers at nearly the very same time of day to experience power outages caused by adrift metallic balloons? As it turns out, very likely for nearly 4,000 Southern California Edison customers in Santa Monica, first…
California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer reported that on Tuesday, June 4, at about 2:20 p.m. a blue 2014 Toyota Prius driven by Idyllwild resident Dorothia Goldfarb, 87, crashed into the mountain side on the northbound 243 about a half-mile south of lower Saunders Meadow Road. The vehicle was travelling at an unknown…
Cal Fire/Riverside County Here are some of the calls Cal Fire/Riverside County responded to recently. • June 3 — Vehicle Fire, 4:36 p.m. Hwy. 74 & Bautista Rd. • June 3 — Medical aid, 7:33 p.m. Stonewood Canyon. Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Department responded to recently. • June 3…
70 years ago – 1949 The newly formed lake on the Banning-Idyllwild Highway was officially named Lake Fulmor in honor of Alex C. Fulmor, county planning commissioner and surveyor whose mission and ingenuity played a prominent part in the realization of the highway. 65 years ago – 1954 Desert Sun School held commencement exercises for…
