Neither sheriff nor PSPD took lead on missing person case

Last week, just before press time, another missing person was brought to the attention of the newspaper. Luis Alberto Artieda “was last...

What was that helicopter up to?

You may have noticed an unnamed black and gold helicopter flying for 30 to 45 minutes over Idyllwild last Friday afternoon. The helicopter is leased by WaveRider Helicopters of Oceanside from November Alpha LLC. Kurt Dawson, owner/pilot of WaveRider, said his company was contracted by a surveyor to survey the power grid in our area. “The surveyor was probably hired by SCE,” he said, and Dawson and an employee were given a map to survey problems in the grid such things as trees in the power lines.

NWS: This winter expect some rain, maybe snow

The National Weather Service is forecasting the formation of an El Niño weather pattern this winter. Thus, the winter precipitation should be more than...

Major evacuations lifted Sunday morning; Cranston 57 percent contained

Saturday was a good day for firefighters battling the Cranston Fire. The fire lines were strengthened, and opportunities for fire spread are becoming fewer.Sunday...

Possible residential burglary on Daryll Road

The newspaper received information regarding a possible burglary on Daryll Road last week and contacted the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department’s media information...

Hill fire drill coming May 22

The Riverside County Fire Chiefs Association has organized a major fire exercise on the Hill for Thursday, May 22. “It will offer several challenges to...

Snow Group talks progress to Pine Cove

Marsha Kennedy spoke about the Idyllwild Snow Group at Saturday’s Pine Cove Property Owners Association’s monthly meeting. She described its origin,...

Idyllwild’s Sanborn leads Hemet Unified

Bill Sanborn was elected the new president of the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD). This will be Sanborn's fifth term as president. Presiding at his...

Normal use of local highways still months away

Last weekend, Caltrans extended the hours Highway 74 was available to motorists, even with a pilot car escort between Valle Vista and...

1 dead, 1 seriously injured near Humber Park

At 2:12 p.m. Wednesday, Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters responded to reports of an injured hiker at Humber Park. Firefighters hiked in to the location...
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