Fire chief declines pay increase: After eight months, budget in hole
The first six months of Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz’s tenure have been very successful, according to Commission President Jeannine Charles-Stigall. The commission has...
Hill crime review reveals surprises: Burglaries continue, violent crime increasing
Residential burglaries were reported to have decreased after Hemet Station Sheriff’s deputies conducted a weeklong Idyllwild crime sweep in August 2012 ...
Spring break: HUSD schools closed
The Hemet Unified School District wants to remind the public that its offices and schools (including Idyllwild) will be closed April 1 through April...
Idyllwild house burns early Easter morning
Fire totally destroyed a home on Village View Dr. before sunrise Easter morning. Idyllwilld Fire Captain James Reyes was the incident commander. He the...
County honors RACES
The Riverside County Office of Emergency Services awarded a plaque to Idyllwild’s Bill Baker in honor of all the work and dedication he has given to RACES. The wording on it says, “The time and dedication you have given in selflessly serving our Mountain community will never be forgotten. You have educated many and paved the way for others to follow in your footsteps. You are a true mentor who leads by example. You are an icon to us on the Mountain.”
Fire lookout volunteers needed for the 2013 fire season
The Fire Lookout Host Program, one of the six programs of the Southern California Mountains Foundation (formerly the National Forest Association), is recruiting volunteers...
Quik Stop opens
Jim and Sandi Fulcher, owners of Country Farms on Highway 243, recently opened their second Idyllwild store, the Country Farms Quik Stop near the...
Pine Cove Water District 2011 employee expenses reported to the State Controller
Pine Cove Water District employee expenses reported to the State Controller. The total salaries, wages and benefit costs for 2011 were $349,810.
Anza quake felt over large area: Normal for says earthquake expert
The March 11 Anza earthquake, at magnitude 4.7, was classified as “moderate,” and was felt over a wide area as far as Los Angeles,...
News of Record: March 28, 2013
Fire log
Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Monday to Monday, March 18 to 25, 2013:
Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance
March 18 — Medical...