Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Saturday, Nov. 5 to 11. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Saunders Meadow Rd. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Circle Dr. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Unknown locations. • Nov. 7 — EMS. Tollgate Rd. • Nov. 7 — EMS, transport. Saunders…
By JP Crumrine Correspondent At it’s Nov. 7 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors chose not to include a list of supporters and opponents to countywide, school district or local government measures on the actual election ballot. Assembly Bill (AB) 1416, approved in September 2022, requires this information for statewide referenda or initiatives. However,…
A crew works to install the lights on the Idy Park Sequoias in preparation for the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Saturday, Nov. 23. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
Forest Services Volunteer Association Fire Lookout Dan Roberts is one of the volunteers at Black Mountain Lookout, shown recently. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
75 years ago – 1948 Sen. William Knowland, an overnight guest at the Idyllwild Inn, met formally with Hill residents to discuss local affairs. 70 years ago – 1953 Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met to sew gift projects for the Veterans Hospital. 65 years ago – 1958 The Rotary Club announced a Halloween…
Wyatt Priefer at Beat Night at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery Monday, Nov. 6. PHOTO BY PETER SZABADI
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens met the newest ARF member, Rufus the dog. Harley: I’m so excited for this holiday season! Pepper: So am I! I hope all pet guardians keep our safety in mind during all this holiday activity. Phil: It would be so easy for a…
Editor’s note: See the separate and accompanying story that reports comments from Idyllwild residents or STR owners during the board’s meeting. Tuesday, Nov. 7, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors held a public hearing on the latest draft Ordinance 927, Regulating Short Term Rentals (STR). At the end of the seven-hour session, of which five…
For the second consecutive year, Riverside County Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMSA) has denied American Medical Response’s (AMR) request to extend the expiration date on its contract with the county. Current expiration date is June 30, 2026. The first denial was in March and it was the first time since 2015 — when the county…
