It may not be a good idea to file an insurance claim
Unless you lost your home
Property insurance agent Dave Noble of Hemet is fielding calls from local residents who were mandatorily evacuated during the Cranston...
Great kindness shown for fire evacuees
When a state of emergency is declared for an area, price gouging is prohibited anywhere in the state where there is increased consumer demand...
Activism in the desert by displaced residents lifts spirits
Tough circumstances have been known to draw out the best in people stressed and frustrated. Of course, it doesn’t always work. Some of us...
News of Record: August 9, 2018
Sheriff’s log
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 29 to Aug. 4.
Idyllwild
• July 29 —...
Fatality on Highway 74 identified
The 44-year-old male who lost his life in a traffic collision on Highway 74 in July has been identified as Keith Marlin of Anza.
At...
Cranston Fire cut power to thousands for 10 days
Outage affected Anza Electric customers from Aguanga to Mountain Center
As the Cranston Fire quickly spread on Wednesday, July 25, Southern California Edison cut power...
Caltrans releases video warning of sudden closures along 74 and 243 due to weather
Caltrans District 8 has released a video warning of sudden road closures due to rainfall, which could cause dangerous conditions along highways 243 and...
Highway 243 was one lane near Keenwild
A two-vehicle traffic collision was reported at Keenwild Fire Station on Highway 243 in Mountain Center just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7.
A moderate...
Congressman Ruiz addresses Cranston Fire recovery resources
Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD, was on the Hill Tuesday meeting with various agencies, attending events and sharing information about resources with the community.
Local heroes: Biz owners and staff fed and fueled countless firefighters
There are many heroes when disaster strikes in a close-knit community like Idyllwild. Most remain unsung for important acts of courage and generosity beyond...