PHOTOS: Mountain Center fire photos
10:56 A.M. UPDATE: The Mountain Fire did not destroy Mountain Center. At this time, we do not know if any structures in that area were affected. However, vegetation on both sides of Highway 243 were destroy.
Family, friends and the Fourth of July
The big, white-sided Budget Rent-A-Truck pulled into the backstage parking area between the bull fighting ring and the oval race track at the Perris Fairgrounds the day before the Fourth of July. Signs on its front, back and sides announced, "Explosives."
Genis’ book features Idyllwild faces, stories
Photographer Gina Genis of Idyllwild and Orange County held a book signing at the Idyllwild Historical Society Saturday afternoon. “Everyone and Their Mother, Vol. 1” is made up of environmental portraits of people living in Idyllwild with 150 pages of full color photos and interviews of her subjects.
Wildfire control campaign
The U.S. Forest Service and other land management agencies have a new fire safety campaign in California. The One Less Spark, One Less Wildfire campaign provides constant reminders during this fire season to reduce the numbers of human-caused vehicle and equipment wildfires throughout the state.
“All the stories we hear about sparks starting wildland fires are true, especially...
Creature Corner: July 11, 2013
Adopted and ready for their new adventure this week were Teddy Bear and Tyler II, two males from the litter of gray kittens. They went to their new home together, so the brothers will always have each other to play with.
Found: a small female husky-mix. Call ARF to identify at 951-659-1122.
Reunited this week to their very worried owners were...
Past Tense: July 11, 2013
65 years ago - 1948
A surprised carpenter, visiting from Pomona, won a new Ford in the Gold Strike celebration. His winning ticket was pulled from the 4,750 sold.
60 years ago - 1953
A three-man survey crew headed into the hot wilderness to determine the number of bighorn sheep in game refuge 4-D.
55 years ago - 1958
A group of Pine Cove...