The Riverside County Waste Management Department has scheduled a free household hazardous waste collection event on Saturday (May 17) in Idyllwild at the County Road Yard, starting at 9 a.m. The collection is open to all Riverside County residents. The Riverside County Waste Management Department provides an opportunity for Riverside County residents to keep hazardous…
The Riverside County Fire Chiefs Association has organized a major fire exercise on the Hill for Thursday, May 22. “It will offer several challenges to participant agencies,” said Riverside County Fire Chief John Hawkins. “It will be a rapid response requiring unified command and a communication center, along with resource allocations.” Residents should neither be…
The San Jacinto Mountains’ Community Wildfire Protection Plan was the topic at the May 8 Mountain Emergency Services Committee meeting. “It’s a huge community impact and is not done by the [fire or forest] agencies,” stressed Kathleen Henderson, Riverside County emergency services coordinator for the mountain. Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council Executive Director Edwina Scott…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors officially received the grand jury report, which challenges its use of discretionary or Community Improvement Designation Funds. The county has 90 days to respond, but County Executive Officer Jay Orr and several supervisors clearly objected with the findings during their May 6 session. Orr, a former deputy district attorney,…
Stan Sniff, has served as Riverside County’s sheriff since October 2007 and was first elected in 2010. He is running for re-election against a challenger from within his ranks, correctional Lt. Chad Bianco. Sniff also serves as coroner-public administrator since the Sheriff’s and Coroner’s departments were merged in 1999. As sheriff/coroner, Sniff oversees countywide patrol…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday, May 6, to Monday, May 12. Idyllwild • May 6 — Medical aid. • May 7 — Medical aid. • May 10 — Two medical aids. • May 10 — Fire, other. • May 12 — Public service. • May 12 —…
65 years ago – 1949 Gala event of the week was the reopening of the Rustic Theatre. The feature was “El Paso,” starring John Wayne and Gail Russell. 60 years ago – 1954 State Park Supervisor Frank Davies announced construction of five new campsites. 55 years ago – 1959 American Legion Post 800…
Thursday, May 8, at about 9:45 p.m., a 3.2-magnitude earthquake occurred near Cabazon, but was felt on the Hill. A smaller 2.4-magnitude tremor occurred Friday before 7 a.m. No damage has been reported.
This pretty smile belongs to Miss Pinkie Lee. She loves the sunshine and was born to play. Tummy rubs are her fav, and she is learning leash etiquette. Pinkie has earned straight As in training school. A quick learner, and eager to train, she is focused and ready, and already knows sit, shake, down and…
