A structure fire on Sylvan Way in Pine Cove Sunday was initially reported as a vegetation fire. The fire was reported about 12:15 p.m. Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department Station 23 was first on scene. A firefighter told the newspaper they could see the flames from the engine on the way to the scene once…
Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) Director Jim Gates verbally resigned from the board Tuesday, June 15 but submitted a letter of resignation June 27. He resigned for personal reasons. The district is still waiting to find out from the county how this will impact the August elections and what steps will need to be taken….
A structure fire on Sylvan Way was reported at 12:13 p.m. Sunday, June 27. Station 23 was first on scene. Idyllwild Fire also responded. More information will be provided in the July 1 edition.
You Town Crier Members have been crucial to the TC’s operation. We have done about all the internal economizing we can do now, so your Memberships are all the more important to us.Many Hill businesses likely will reopen or extend their hours during the next few weeks, and, of course, they will want to let…
Living Free Animal Sanctuary is hosting a tree planting Saturday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to noon.Participants, entering sixth grade or up, are asked to bring a shovel and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes. Any minors who wish to participate will work in a pair with at least one supervising adult.A waiver must be signed for…
The Pine Cove Water District Board of Directors passed the FY 2021/22 budget in a 4-0 vote at its June meeting. Director Rose Venard was absent. Adjustments were made from the proposed budget that was presented at the May meeting.Directors Venard and Lou Padula, who were absent from the May meeting, met with General Manager…
As of Monday morning, June 21, the Flats Fire in the Santa Rosa mountains is 100% contained.The fire that began at about 11:15 a.m. Sunday, June 20, in at the Pinyon transfer station, destroyed two dwellings, damaged three other dwellings and three outbuildings, and burned 341 acres.Cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • June 14 — Medical aid, 6:37 a.m. Pine Crest Ave.• June 14 — Medical aid, 11:45 a.m. Delano Rd.• June 14 — Unintentional smoke detector activation, 1:15 p.m. Macteckelwood Ln.• June 14 — Brush or brush-and-grass mixture fire, 10 a.m. Highway 74.•…
By Becky ClarkCo-publisher Invited community and county representatives descended on Cedar Street Saturday morning for the formal Town Hall rededication ceremony where speakers included Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington and Riverside County Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen. Washington said it was the first time he recalled a county executive officer appearing at an…
Idyllwild Water District (IWD) Board of Directors met last week to select a replacement for the board vacancy left by Dave Hunt. General Manager Leo Havener discussed various items in his report and the board is reviewing its legal counsel. Vacancy filled Two Idyllwild Water District area residents, Rachel Teeguarden and Steve Olson, applied to…
