The assailant in the Tuesday night stabbing has been arrested. After an extensive investigation, the Riverside Sheriff’s Hemet Station team arrested him Thursday evening. More information will be forthcoming Friday. Tuesday night, a man was stabbed near Highway 243 in the center of Idyllwild. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the incident. The victim was…
While the Cranston Fire burned mostly south and east of Idyllwild, its consequences still affected the Fern Valley Water District. At the Aug. 17 meeting, General Manager Victor Jimenez reported that July’s water production was more than 6.1-million gallons, “way up.” In comparison, production for both May and June combined was 6.9 million. The normal…
About 1 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, Paul Biner, 88 of Idyllwild, was driving north on Village Center Drive. He went through the stop sign at the intersection with North Circle Drive and collided head on with a 2008 white Toyota Tundra parked in front of the Idyllwild Gift Shop. The impact of the collision drove…
Floods and mudslides subject One lingering result of the Cranston Fire is heavy rain can cause floods, mudslides and debris flows, which threaten Hill communities. The Riverside County Emergency Management Department was to discuss these risks, Friday, Aug. 17. The rainstorm on that date actually postponed the meeting, so this event is rescheduled for Monday,…
Each afternoon, from Wednesday through Friday, Aug. 15 to 17, Riverside County Emergency Management officials issued warnings of possible scattered heavy rain in the Cranston Fire area and potential mudslides. Evacuations of the Hurkey Creek, Apple Canyon, Fleming Ranch and Strawberry Creek areas were issued each afternoon. The Cranston Fire, which was started by arson…
It’s early August and fall is approaching. “Judi,” a fictitious Idyllwild School mom, is scrambling to buy school supplies, and new shoes and clothes for her kids so they’ll be ready for the new school year fast approaching. At the same time, she worries about getting them to school on time every day and ensuring…
The Idyllwild Water District directors approved the acquiring a granular-activated carbon filter as the solution to the current high level of disinfectant by-products. These chemicals — trihalomethanes (such as chloroform) and haloacetic acids — are formed from the reaction between chlorine, the purification chemical and natural organic material in the water. The appearance of disinfection…
The Riverside County Emergency Management Department had to cancel the planned meeting for tonight. They wanted to discuss the threats of flooding and mudslides from rainstorms. Unfortunately today’s heavy rain caused the cancellation and a new date has not yet been set.
Floods, mudslides and debris are threatening Hill communities as a result of the Cranston Fire. The Riverside County Emergency Management Department wants to discuss these risks today, Friday, Aug. 17 at 6 p.m., at the Idyllwild School gymnasium. County of Riverside agencies and partners will discuss the hazardous conditions and the safety steps community members…
UPDATE 5:01 P.M.: CHP just lifted the highway 74 and 243 closures. THURS 8/16/18: Evacuation orders for #CranstonFire areas LIFTED at 5 p.m. Residents of Hurkey Creek, Apple Canyon, Fleming Ranch, Strawberry Creek may return home. Always be aware of your surroundings and drive with caution! @RSO @CALFIRERRU @NWSSanDiego — RivCoReady (@RivCoReady) August 17, 2018…
