This winter’s record-breaking torrential rainstorm on Valentine’s Day destroyed segments of highways 243 and 74, forcing many hill residents to rethink when, where, and how they will continue to receive medical services while the roads are being repaired. It is unknown just how many residents are affected, but the road closures had an immediate impact…
John Sturkie missing since early January A 55-year-old husband and father of four, John Sturkie, has been missing since Jan. 5. His remains appear to have been found. On Monday evening, the Riverside Sheriff’s Department reported, “… human remains believed to be Sturkie’s, pending positive identification by the Coroner’s Bureau, were located and recovered by…
The Idyllwild Water District’s Board of Directors approved a budget with a 3-0 vote a few days shy of its new fiscal year. Director Steve Kunkle attended the meeting, but recused himself from voting because he benefits from the district’s programs for retirees. Director Les Gin did not attend. The overall budget — water and…
On the recommendation of CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Chief, Shawn C. Newman, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the immediate closure of seven hazardous fire areas throughout the region. The closures went into effect Tuesday, June 25 and will remain in effect until further notice. These areas include: • Avery Canyon (Gibbel Road east…
The Pine Cove Water District’s Board of Directors has scheduled a special meeting at 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 2. The Board plans to review the District’s Ordinance 9, “Rules and regulations for water service,” which sets water policy. Ordinance 9 was adopted at the May 2017 meeting and replaced Ordinance 4, which…
U.S. Attorney cures previous filing error On June 19, in a somewhat tersely written order, Judge Otis D. Wright II, United States District judge for the Central District of California in Los Angeles, chastised the parties for failing to submit a joint status report on June 10, as previously ordered, and threatened to dismiss their…
Wants more information before expanding sewer district After canceling their May meeting, Idyllwild Water District directors were sluggish and not ready to take any controversial action at their June 19 meeting. Two items — annexing three properties into the sewer district and the fiscal year 2019-20 budget — were deferred to future sessions. Approval of…
Work starts in July, continues to fall At its June 21 meeting, the Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors welcomed Jim Gates as the new member. Gates was appointed earlier this month to replace George Rowell who resigned in April. The board approved a contract with El-Co Contractors of San Bernardino to replace and…
No injuries were reported in a local crash near Tollgate Road recently, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. At 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, Ronald Moore, 70, of San Diego, was driving a gold 2003 Toyota Tacoma northbound on Meadow Glen Drive when he attempted to make a U-turn in an…
Cal Fire/Riverside County Here are some of the calls Cal Fire/Riverside County responded to recently. • June 18 — Medical aid, 11:51 a.m. Hwy. 74 @ Lake Hemet. • June 20 — Medical aid, 1:28 p.m. Nestwa Trl. • June 23 — Medical aid, 4 p.m. Hwy. 74 @ Lake Hemet. Idyllwild Fire Here are…
