A hiker who fell ill on a mountain trail just north of Idyllwild Tuesday was rescued by firefighters without incident. The “hiker down” call was received shortly after noon in the area of Humber Park, just off of Forest Drive and Fern Valley Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. The agency said crews […]
The Board of Supervisors Tuesday authorized Riverside County Fire Department Chief Bill Weiser to close access to six outdoor recreational locations for the duration of wildfire season to minimize public safety risks. Since 2007, the department has sought and received authorization to close designated grounds — located mainly in the central and southwest portions of […]
The mother of a boy found dead last month on a trail near Las Vegas has been arrested in Colorado, Las Vegas police said Tuesday in a news release. The boy was identified by police on Monday as 7-year-old Liam Husted of San Jose, California. The LVMPD identified the child found in the Mountain Springs Trailhead as 7-year-old Liam […]
[bc_video video_id=”6257693440001″ account_id=”5728959025001″ player_id=”rJpklujDf” embed=”in-page” padding_top=”56%” autoplay=”” min_width=”0px” playsinline=”” picture_in_picture=”” max_width=”640px” mute=”” width=”100%” height=”100%” ] As the temperatures start to heat up here in the Coachella Valley, firefighters want to remind people, especially those visiting, that hiking and other outdoor activities can be dangerous. NBC Palm Springs visited some hiking trails today and learned some […]
With temperatures hitting triple digits, the Palm Springs Fire Department Friday urged hikers to take a series of precautions while exploring local trails. Hikers are advised to begin their journeys prior to 9 a.m., when temperatures are cooler, and avoid hiking alone. Cellphones or GPS devices should be taken for safety reasons. When on the […]
