A settlement has been reached between the Hemet Unified School District and the Hemet Teachers Association. The mediated fact-finding process began Monday, Jan. 26. Two days later, late Wednesday afternoon, a proposed settlement was reached. HTA members ratified the tentative agreement Thursday evening. Nearly 95 percent of the HTA membership supported the agreement, which is…
An Anza woman was flown to Desert Regional Medical Center with major injuries Tuesday morning after her vehicle collided with a cow. Gina Johnson, 45, was driving a 2005 silver Dodge Neon eastbound on Highway 74 just east of the Santa Rosa Indian Reservation Road when she collided head-on with a black cow at about…
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash just south of Idyllwild Thursday, Jan. 22, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. Marcus Wagner, 21, of Moreno Valley, was riding a 2014 Kawasaki Ninja south on Highway 243 just 350 north of Saunders Meadow Road when he entered a left-hand curve and laid…
At about 3:40 P.M. on Friday afternoon, a male pedestrian was struck by a large truck while walking on Highway 243 near Ridgeview Dr. The victim suffered moderate injuries and was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. The circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation.
Golf Jim Crandall, Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair, provided this report about the Friday, Jan. 16, regular monthly golf tournament, held at the Cross Creek Golf Course in Temecula. It was a beautiful day and the tough course was in good shape. Robert Priefer (course handicap 25) shot a net 71 to take…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, Jan. 20 to 26. Idyllwild • Jan. 20 — Malicious, mischievous false alarm, 10:47 p.m. • Jan. 21 — Medical aid, 12:01 p.m., one patient. • Jan. 22 — Motor vehicle crash with injuries, 11:43 a.m., one patient. • Jan….
Volleyball Town Hall Adult Co-Ed Volleyball Coordinator Ginger Dagnall gave these standings for the teams: Wins Losses Idyllwild Inn 4 1 Forest Lumber 3 1 Idyllwild Pizza Company 3 2 Idyllwild Garage 2 2 Native Islanders 2 3 La Casita 0 5
In the midst of the blustery and blasting winds late Friday night into Saturday, an earthquake occurred. Shortly before 3 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, a 2.4-magnitude earthquake occurred between Idyllwild and Mountain Center. No injuries or damage were reported after the quake. The tremor was located about 2 miles south/southwest of Idyllwild and 9 miles…
The newly installed board of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, one of the leading and most visible nonprofits in Idyllwild, faced a divided room at its Friday, Jan. 23, General Membership Meeting and Social. Even though new President Marc Kassouf attempted to deflect questions, repeatedly reminding audience members that questions would only be answered at…
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash just south of Idyllwild Thursday, Jan. 22, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. Marcus Wagner, 21, of Moreno Valley, was riding a 2014 Kawasaki Ninja south on Highway 243 just 350 north of the southern intersection of Saunders Meadow Road when he entered a left-hand…
