Of the local races on the ballot last week, the state Senate District 28 was the most bitter and drew more attention. Since the June primary, the two Republican candidates — Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone and former Assembly member Bonnie Garcia — have debated the issues and challenged each other’s character as…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, Nov. 4 to Nov. 10. Anza • Nov. 8 — Medical aid, Station 29. Idyllwild • Nov. 4 — Medical aid. • Nov. 4 — Medical aid with injury, Highway 243 & Riverside County Playground Rd. • Nov. 5…
On Nov. 4, U.S. Forest Service officials announced their decision to make changes to the Land Management Plan for the San Bernardino National Forest. This is an amendment to the plan, which was originally adopted in 2005. Pyramid Peak A and Cactus Springs B are the two areas within the San Jacinto Ranger District affected…
Voter turnout for election day, Nov. 4, underperformed The Field Poll prediction issued that morning of turnout for the 2014 general election. The Field Poll release predicted 8.2 million people would cast ballots in the election, but total turnout was slightly less than 6.4 million voters. Statewide turnout, 35.8 percent, was the lowest in more…
An Oceanside man committed suicide on the Idyllwild Summit Trail in Idyllwild County Park last week. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department was notified at 12:13 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, to respond to the suicide of Jastin Pak, 27. Because of confidentiality issues, Public Information Officer Albert Martinez said no details could be given of how…
Dissatisfied with the progress of salary negotiations with the Hemet Unified School District, members of the Hemet Teachers Association walked along Florida Avenue in Hemet Saturday carrying signs expressing their disgruntlement. Even mediation has not solved the differences between the district administration and the union. According to a district press release, HTA and HUSD will…
In last week’s general election for state offices, Riverside County voters supported the Republican candidates — more so than statewide voters. Neel Kashkari, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, received 53.27 percent of the gubernatorial vote, the least of the seven statewide partisan races. Ashley Swearengin, the Republican controller candidate, got 57.1 percent of the county vote….
The 11th day of the 11th month at the 11th hour is the special moment in history noting the end of World War One, which is remembered for the first Armistice Day. Members of the American Legion Post 800 honor guard fold the American flag, as part of the ceremony tradition.
Riverside County Waste Management Department has announced it will be collecting household hazardous waste at the Idyllwild County Road Yard from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday Nov. 15. Electronic waste, such as televisions and computers, will be accepted for free, as well as other hazardous waste. This is particularly important since Waste Management Corp….
Last week, the U.S. Forest Service released a report evaluating the effectiveness of fuel treatments during the Mountain Fire in July 2013. The primary goal of the report was to assess the effect of the treatments on the fire’s behavior and intensity and their ability to improve fire suppression efforts near communities. “Our trends suggest…
