Mini Cooper, also known as little Lima Bean, is so ready for Santa to take him in a sleigh ride to his forever home. He is under a year, is good with ...
What classifies a Christmas ale?
By Jared Dillon Idyll Awhile beer expert The style of Christmas ale can be classified as a unique one. Even to name the style after Christmas is a mis...
Life-long world travel inspires couple’s art
By Shanna Robb Special to the Town Crier Peace on Earth is a popular theme that resonates during the holiday season. Yet for Patrick and Ginette Barry...
Readers write: Tree lighting feels crushing …
Editor: My wife and I have spent several Thanksgivings in Idyllwild the past 10 years and have enjoyed the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. Two year...
Readers write: Fire Safe Council misleading
Editor: OK, so there’s a committee that is drafting new laws for us, stricter fire abatement rules and charges. The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Co...
Readers write: HUSD shows lack of respect for teachers …
Editor: Regarding Dr. Platter’s laughable defense of the HUSD salary structure (Nov. 27), I don’t imagine she is dim so I can only marvel at her cyni...
Dr Know It All: Drivers and smokers …
Dr Know It All can answer any question. He just happens to know everything. Dr Know It All selects a few questions each month. Readers may send the Do...
PHOTO: Clark accepts award
Town Crier Publisher-Editor Becky Clark speaks to the California Press Foundation audience Friday night at the Marines’ Memorial Club in San Francisco...
Fire chief lifts ban on open burning
Following recent rains, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins lifted the suspension of open burning effective 8 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8, fo...
Web page to help commuters
Commuters and other drivers who need to know which Riverside County roads are closed because of recent storms can go to the Transportation Department ...