By JP Crumrine Correspondent At its Sept. 12 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an initial three-year contract with TELE911 that will allow the county’s emergency response agencies real-time telemedicine evaluation. Several months ago, in response to a county jury report on hospital transfer time, the county Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS)…
By David Jerome Correspondent Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Director Lou Padula had a number of questions regarding items on the financial report at last week’s meeting. Two had to do with insurance. Another item questioned was a check for almost $2,000 to former General Manager Jerry Holldber. This was for an “80% full propane…
Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, July 30 to Aug. 5. • Sept. 10 — EMS, treat & release. Pine Crest Ave. • Sept. 11 — EMS, transport. Rim Rock Rd. • Sept. 11 — EM, treat & release. Pine Crest Ave. • Sept. 12 —…
70 years ago – 1948 The dump, the Town Crier learned, was a popular after-dark rendezvous during the summer. Residents were taking guests there to watch the deer feeding. 65 years ago – 1953 A sudden cold snap hit the mountain; the thermometer dropped to 18 degrees at Kenworthy Station in Garner Valley. 60 years…
Idyllwild School students of the week were chosen by Mrs. Shana Van Zee (third/fourth grade teacher). Marvin Martinez (left) is a joy to have in Room 8. He is kind and respectful to peers and adults, follows directions and always arrives at school ready to learn. Velky Maldonado (right) is a dedicated student in Room…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens talked about Lilac’s adoption. Harley: Another announcement! Katnis was adopted, and she now has the perfect home. Pepper: Woohoo! That is such good news. Maybe it portends well for the rest of us. Phil: Oh, that is a good thought….
Until the public restrooms planned for North Circle Drive in front of the Mile Hi Plaza are completed, 4th District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez and Riverside County have arranged for restrooms in the Fort to be available temporarily to the public. At their Sept. 12 board meeting, the supervisors unanimously approved allocating $25,000 for operating…
The litigation filed against Riverside County opposing its December 2021 redistricting of the five supervisorial seats has been settled and no changes to the current boundaries of the supervisorial districts will occur. Thursday, Sept. 14, Yaoska Machado, senior public information specialist for the county, provided the following statement, “The County has entered into a settlement…
Two Idyllwild sisters are blazing trails artistically with the premier of their second project as Cinballera Entertainment, melding elements of cinema, ballet and opera. Tiffany, 22, and Rebekah, 19, are daughters of James and Teresa Brannan. Their new production, based on material from Tolkien’s “Lord of the Rings,” is called “Lady of the Ring,” and…
Idyllwild Arts presents its second-annual Indigenous Peoples Day Celebration Sunday and Monday, Oct. 8 and 9, on campus. Idyllwild Arts is an institution rooted in respect, reverence, and support for Native American people, culture, and art, and is the only residential arts high school in the country to offer a Native American Arts Center led…
