Earthquakes occurred north and south of the Hill Sunday and Monday. On each day, a quake nearly 3.5 magnitude could be felt in Idyllwild. Both occurred around Banning and Beaumont in the Calimesa area. Two earthquakes on Sunday were north and south of Idyllwild. The larger was magnitude 3.6 and occurred about 7:40 a.m. Sunday….
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Sept. 23 to 29. Idyllwild • Sept. 23 — Public disturbance, 2:38 p.m., 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 23 — Public disturbance, 6:50 p.m., North Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. • Sept. 23…
At 10:45 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, David Lilly, 52, of Beaumont, was riding his 2019 Harley Davidson Street Glide motorcycle southbound on Highway 243, 9/10ths of a mile north of Lake Fulmor, when he failed to negotiate a curve, according to the California Highway patrol. The bike drifted toward the shoulder of the road and…
Residents living in and around Idyllwild can learn about their risk for cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, and other chronic, serious conditions with screenings by Life Line Screening at Town Hall on Friday, Oct. 19. Screenings can check for: • The level of plaque buildup in your arteries, related to risk for heart disease, stroke and…
Possible hunt for field supervisor, too The Idyllwild Water District’s special meeting Sept. 27 was a discussion of a revised job description for the general manager position and a plan for recruiting a full-time general manager. The General Manager Committee of directors David Hunt and Steven Kunkle requested the special meeting the week before during their…
At a special Thursday, Sept. 27, meeting of the Idyllwild Historic Preservation District board, a packed room of 65 or more voiced support for Village Lane manager and Bake and Brew owner Paul White for, in the words of one supporter, “reviving” Village Lane. Adjacent Village Lane business owners Julia Meadows and Marc Peterman attended…
Forest Service expects PCT to open in spring Unlike the 2013 Mountain Fire, this summer’s Cranston Fire did not materially damage the Pacific Crest Trail south of Humber Park. U.S. Forest Service Natural Resource Specialist Andrew E. Smith said the PCT through-portion, from near Paradise Corners in Garner Valley to Humber Park, should be ready…
Emergencies are usually an event or incident to which first responders go to a specific location or area. County Emergency Management officials have warned Hill residents of the possibility of flooding and debris flow from heavy rains ever since the Cranston Fire was contained. Unfortunately, where and when are unknowns. Unfortunately, until the rain starts…
Riverside County has just issued a voluntary evacuation order for Hurkey Creek, Lake Hemet, Apple Canyon and Fleming Ranch, due to potential flooding from anticipated rain. A reception and care shelter has been set up at Idyllwild School. “We anticipate that there will be road closures this afternoon and into tonight but there is no…
Brandon McGlover, 32, of Temecula, who was charged with starting the Cranston Fire in July, had his Sept. 24 felony settlement conference deferred. His next court appearance is scheduled for Oct 25. McGlover was charged with a total of 15 felony counts related to nine separate fires, of which the largest was the Cranston Fire….
