A message from the California Highway Patrol: As the unofficial start of summer, Memorial Day weekend is a busy time on California roadways. To help segue into summer safely, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will conduct a Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP). Seat belt usage is the focus of the Memorial Day MEP, which will run…
No injuries or damage reported This weekend, a series of earthquakes occurred on the San Jacinto Fault, in the Anza and Aguanga area. On Saturday afternoon, May 19, the two largest, magnitudes 3.2 and 3.5, occurred just west of the Cahuilla Indian Reservation near Highway 371, and were only two minutes apart. These quakes were…
[The following is a press release submitted by Caltrans:] Monsoon season is on the horizon for the deserts and mountains of Southern California, according to Caltrans. A monsoon is a seasonal prevailing wind blowing from the southwest between May and September bringing rain. These storms typically drench these regions causing the creeks and washes to…
Joseph Aklufi, former city attorney for Beaumont, and one of seven city officials charged with embezzlement, had his Friday, May 18, hearing continued to Sept. 14. He also is a former Idyllwild Water District attorney. In January, Aklufi’s attorney filed a motion to have the charges for public corruption and embezzlement from the city of…
Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff is seeking re-election to his third term. In 2010, he was re-elected with more than 65 percent of the votes cast. In 2014, Sheriff’s Lt. Chad Bianco ran, but Sniff received 63 percent of the vote. In 2018, nearly 11 years after his original appointment as sheriff, he is facing…
Poll workers are needed at voting locations throughout Riverside County for the upcoming June 5 Consolidated Primary Election. Poll workers may earn up to $125 as precinct inspectors or $90 as precinct officers. No experience is required. The Registrar of Voters Office will provide the needed training. Poll workers must attend a training class to…
The chief organization in the U.S. noted for teaching leadership, building character, and developing outdoor and other life skills in pre-teen and high school-aged boys announced May 2 it will open its doors to welcome girls. The Boys Scouts of America is broadening its boys-only “iconic programs” to families and young people, but will retain…
According to the U.S. Forest Service, two military V22 Ospreys are scheduled to do a touch-and-go training landing at Keenwild Helibase, sometime between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. The Forest Service spokesman said he’s unsure if they are from Pendleton, Miramar, etc., but is trying to confirm. Also, if weather conditions check out,…
Construction begins soon for Phase I of the Idyllwild Community Center. Photos by JP Crumrine
At 6:41 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, Sabrina Garcia, 25, of San Jacinto, was driving a black, 2002 Mercedes westbound on Highway 74, east of Bee Canyon Truck Trail, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. In the right front seat was James Honeycutt, 28, also from San Jacinto. The driver was wearing…
