Two collisions occurred on Highway 243 in about one hour of each other last Thursday, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.On Thursday, Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. Jennifer Nicole Brown, 20 of Hemet, was driving her white 2019 Nissan Sentra south on Highway 243 just north of Highway 74 at an…
The Pine Cove Water District held its first board of directors meeting via Zoom this month.The district is still looking into and researching options for upgrading its meters. General Manager Jerry Holldber presented future plans for district improvements and the cost associated with those improvements. The document is included with the story.The board voted to…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.Idyllwild• Feb. 8 — Medical aid, 9:49 a.m. Highway 243.• Feb. 8 — Medical aid, 6:19 p.m. Tahquitz Dr.• Feb. 10 — Medical aid, 10:08 p.m. Country Club Dr.• Feb. 12 — Medical aid, 1:07 a.m. Delano Ave.• Feb. 12 — Medical aid, 1:20…
After seven long and grueling months, countless hours of searching by family, law enforcement and volunteers, handing out flyers, and missed birthdays and holidays, the family of Rosario Garcia can now have closure. Garcia’s remains were located 500 feet from her vehicle Jan. 24 by the Fowler-O’Sullivan Foundation (FOF) with the help of Western States…
The Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors February meeting was the district’s second attempt to hold its meeting via Zoom. The district, after a failed first attempt in January, was able to successfully hold a February meeting via Zoom. All five directors were present. Public hearing set for May The board voted to “set…
by Riverside CountyContributed The County of Riverside launched a survey to hear from residents living in unincorporated areas about the services and programs that are most in need. The unincorporated communities initiative recognizes that building strong community well-being requires critical services and infrastructure. The survey will be online until March 31 and is also available…
In the last year, so many had to get creative during the unprecedented times of shutdowns, job losses and COVID-19. Even with all of these challenges, many have been able to reinvent themselves and learned they just might be a little happier after being faced with how to continue life in such uncertainty. Callie Squires…
After seven long and grueling months, countless hours of searching by family, law enforcement and volunteers, handing out flyers, and missed birthdays and holidays, the family of Rosario Garcia can now have closure. Garcia’s remains were located 500 feet from her vehicle Jan. 24 by the Fowler-O’Sullivan Foundation with the help of Western States Aerial…
The Bonita Fire is 100% contained.The newspaper contacted the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) after receiving a response from Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department that the cause was under investigation by the USFS.As of Feb. 2, the newspaper was told by USFS there was nothing regarding an update that week and maybe we would want to…
Idyllwild Community Center Board President Stephanie Yost was appointed to the First 5 Children and Families Commission by the county board of supervisors at its Tuesday, Feb. 2 meeting.“I was both honored and excited when Supervisor Chuck Washington’s office contacted me regarding an appointment to represent Riverside County District 3 to First 5 Riverside Children…
