The Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved (Supervisor Jeff Hewitt was absent) the proposed Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) without discussion or debate. The plan was submitted to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The EOP, which the county Emergency Management Department (EMD) completed, is a major revision from the previous EOP, prepared in 2006….
The public information officer of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Los Angeles has now confirmed at least part of the “new evidence” that resulted in the United States’ dismissal of the 2013 Mountain Fire lawsuit against Dr. Tarek M. Al-Shawaf and his Mountain Center property caretakers, the Nowlins. “The new evidence does include statements from…
Sen. Stone honors county’s first female supervisor By JP Crumrine, News Editor and Melissa Diaz Hernandez, Editor The California State Senate adjourned Thursday morning in honor of former Riverside County Third District Supervisor Kay Ceniceros, who passed away July 26 at the age of 81. “Thank you for allowing me to adjourn the senate in memory…
The Blue Breeze Band, with its finger snappin’ rhythms will close the 20th annual Idyllwild Summer Concert Series (ISCS) on Thursday, Aug. 29. Ken Dahleen, founder and producer of the ISCS, promised the favorites and most popular would perform this summer, and he has kept his word. The Blue Breeze Band has been part of…
Enjoy an afternoon of classical music, sip a glass of champagne, sample appetizers, and enjoy delicious desserts all outdoors in a beautiful home in Idyllwild for just $45. The Associates of Idyllwild Arts present MUSICALE — an afternoon of classical music performed by our friends the Levy’s, the Speltzs, and invited special guests on Sunday,…
It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of longtime Idyllwild resident Gordon William Brown Sr. at the age of 86 on July 12 at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. Joyce, his wife of 67 years, was by his side with many other family members nearby. Gordon was born…
Residents looking for winter utility and weatherization assistance may get some relief Friday. Staff from Riverside County agencies and Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s office will be at Town Hall from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friday, Aug. 23, to offer winter utility and weatherization assistance to hill residents. Both are income-based programs and participants…
Sunday afternoon, Aug. 11, a house on Linger Lane in Idyllwild burned. The cause is still under investigation, according to Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Captain Adam Rodriguez. Shortly before 2:30 p.m., sirens were heard throughout town. Responding with IFPD were Cal Fire’s station 23 and state engine 3172from Pine Cove along with several U.S….
Sheriff’s department forgot to include sales tax in initial request An additional $900,000 was requested from the Riverside County Board of Supervisors by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) at the Aug. 6 supervisors meeting for the purchase of an Airbus H145. The board had previously approved the $11.5 million purchase at its June 25…
Center for Biological Diversity asks state to consider mountain lion status In June, the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) and the Mountain Lion Foundation (MLF) submitted a petition to the California Fish and Game Commission to list the Southern and Central California mountain lion as either threatened or endangered. The Commission officially accepted the petition…
