Three months later, the presence of a night-time security team seems to have dissipated the conversation about a crime wave submerging the Hill. In September, after a series of public meetings discussing the growing threat of crimes on the Hill, a group of local business people and residents contracted with Valley Forge Private Security in…
Christopher George Huntley, 47, of Idyllwild, was arrested by a Mt. San Jacinto State Park ranger on Wednesday, Dec. 20, for assault with a deadly weapon other than a firearm. He was also charged with a misdemeanor for brandishing the weapon in a fight and quarrel against another male. At an in-custody arraignment on Dec….
At 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, California Highway Patrol Officer Michael Bell responded to a possible collision on Highway 74 just east of Strawberry Creek Bridge. Upon arriving at the site, Bell discovered a vehicle stopped on the shoulder. While investigating, Bell discovered the driver of the vehicle, Keith Torrence Moore, 55, of Hesperia, was…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Dec. 17 to Dec. 23. Idyllwild • Dec. 17 — Alarm call, 11:59 p.m., 26000 block of Hwy. 243. Handled by deputy. • Dec. 18 — Civil dispute, 9:44 a.m., Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • Dec….
By John R. Hawkins Fire Chief & Operational Area Fire & Rescue Coordinator & William Weiser, Division Chief Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department Go! is the message from public safety officials telling you to evacuate. When you are told to evacuate, the message means now. The Ready for Wildfire website contains a downloadable GO! pamphlet,…
Approve new contract with Hoagland for another year The Idyllwild Water District directors discussed priorities, reviewed Interim General Manager Jack Hoagland’s five-year capital improvement plans for water and sewer, and extended the contract with Hoagland for another year. Based on proposed input from his colleagues, President Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly developed five general priorities for…
While the light at the end of the tunnel will continue to glow and flicker in 2018, incandescent light bulbs will cease to be the source of that brightness. As of Jan. 1, light bulbs — the screw-based bulbs — must meet a new minimum, energy-efficient standard. The California standards, which apply to the common…
In Idyllwild, small village that it is, there are frequent local business changes — new businesses arriving, some closing, some changing locations because of rent considerations. One of the most significant changes is the sale of both the Pine Cove and Mountain Center markets and associated gas stations. Local Real Estate Broker Shane Stewart, who…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF celebrated several dog and cat adoptions. Little Girl: So, how was everyone’s Christmas? Alvin: It was pretty nice, but it was especially nice for Mr. Jingle. Little Girl: That’s right, Alvin. Mr. Jingle found his forever home! Alvin: He’s such a lucky guy. Boots: He is,…
