Editor: I was dismayed to see that County Service Area (CSA) 38 was dissolved by the County Board of Supervisors. This advisory committee always worked hard to keep Pine Cove safe: masticator for fuel breaks, fire hydrant improvement, over-the-side and EMT equipment, a concrete pad for hose cleaning, etc. Then I see criticism of committee…
Editor: I was very troubled to see the large crowd of weekend motorcyclists outside of the Lumber Mill restaurant this Saturday. There were 20 to 40 people at various times, packed closely together and not wearing masks. While I welcome these visitors to our town, the lack of compliance with social distancing poses an…
Editor: Now that I am “at home” 100% of my time, I am finally using this time to show appreciation for people that have helped me in this beautiful little town of Pine Cove. I am 80 years young, but because of a disability (I hate that word), I am on oxygen 24/7. Because of…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats met Berkeley, the new ARF dog. Zeus: Okay everyone, gather around. Lulu: I think we are all here except for Flora and the babies. Flora is pretty darned busy with those six babies. Whiskers: I think she might like a break. Flora: (entering…
70 years ago – 1950 Trout season opened and eager anglers stood shoulder to shoulder at Lake Fulmor. 65 years ago – 1955 A two-man snowshoe party from the U.S. Forest Service hiked to Tahquitz Valley on Tuesday to measure the pack on the course. They found an average 6-inch depth, containing 39.1 % moisture,…
Editor: I am the president of the Big Cedar Glen Property Owners Association. We are told by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Riverside County Health Department that we are to shelter at home and only go out when necessary for food or other supplies. Visitors are not to visit our mountain community, possibly bringing…
70 years ago – 1950 Ernie Maxwell was completing the 1950 U.S. Census report for this area. 65 years ago – 1955 Although disappointed by the actions of both the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and the state Legislature who supported building the Palm Springs Tramway, the Citizens Group announced it would continue its…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed help that is available for those who have trouble affording pet food at this uncertain time. Zeus: Hey! Did everyone hear about the new ARF dog? Lulu: I heard a rumor that it is a very cute boy. Whiskers: And I heard…
Like all of you, we are wondering when we can go to a restaurant, when we will feel safe going to the essential businesses that remain open. A friend is in danger of bankruptcy because his business in the desert is required to be closed but his landlord still wants rent. How will people survive…
By Trudy Lieberman Community Health News Service The growing numbers of unemployed Americans — likely to hit 20 million or more thanks to the effects of the coronavirus — bring with them a loss of employer-provided health insurance coverage. The pandemic has laid bare the deficiencies in America’s main vehicle for providing health insurance. The system,…
