Three collisions occurred on Highway 74 last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier. On April 27 at 8:10 a.m., Claudio Carrasco Morales, 27 of San Jacinto, was driving a white 2007 Toyota Tacoma eastbound on Highway 74 just east of Keen Camp Road at about 50 mph. Morales drifted onto…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, April 26 to May 2. Idyllwild • April 26 — Public disturbance, 4:47 a.m. 53000 block of Marian View Dr. Handled by deputy. • April 26 — Public disturbance, 9:04 a.m. 53000 block of Marian View Dr. Handled…
70 years ago – 1950 Trout season opened and eager anglers stood shoulder to shoulder at Lake Fulmor. 65 years ago – 1955 A two-man snowshoe party from the U.S. Forest Service hiked to Tahquitz Valley on Tuesday to measure the pack on the course. They found an average 6-inch depth, containing 39.1 % moisture,…
The three reported COVID-19 cases in Idyllwild-Pine Cove has not increased since April 6, according to the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) website. The first confirmed case in the area was April 3. As of May 5, Riverside County has 4,454 confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are 184 deaths related to COVID-19 and 1,997 people have…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to continue the agenda item to rescind four orders set in place by Public Health Officer Cameron Kaiser to align more with the state’s orders. After more than seven hours of public comment, staff comment and board debate, the board decided to continue the item to a…
Like so many businesses and organizations on our Hill, the Town Crier continues to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some businesses and organizations do continue to faithfully advertise with us, but some haven’t been able to advertise due to the financial strain so many are facing. So, in March, the Town Crier applied…
Idy’s Helping Hands (IHH) is a 501(c)(3) group with the number one goal of enriching the lives of the seniors and adult residents with disabilities. Through compassion, socialization and emotional support, IHH has been successful in doing so. “Our team is inspired by their love for the elderly, professional experience and a desire to be…
A Pine Cove road clearing project is underway. The first section of work began Monday, April 27 and continued through Tuesday, April 28. Another section of work will begin Tuesday, May 5, according to Pete Coy of Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (MCFSC). MCFSC is overseeing the project. Coy told the newspaper that different sections…
The Fern Valley Water District board held its April meeting by teleconference. The board received updates on how the district is dealing with COVID-19, the status of the pipeline replacement project, a pump failure at well 11, water loss and the potential for establishing a payment plan policy. All field employees are working independently to…
We’re all aware of the physicians, nurses, and other hospital workers, and the fire, ambulance and law enforcement personnel who are risking their health and their lives while saving the lives of others during this pandemic. No praise is enough for such heroes. But there are additional front-line heroes right here on our Hill who…
