JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
IFPD, San Jacinto prepare for possible additions to fire authority
The Idyllwild-San Jacinto Regional Fire Authority held its second meeting last week. The purpose was to modify their respective resolutions, which created the Joint...
Fern Valley Water to purchase two diesel trucks
In a special meeting Thursday, July 28, Fern Valley Water District directors approved the purchase of two new diesel-powered vehicles. The board approved acquiring...
Supervisors approve budget: Internal skirmish between Tavaglione and Jeffries
After a very difficult and, at times, personal discussion, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a budget for 2016-17. The overall budget is...
Saturday’s rain breaks oppressive heat
Above-normal temperatures ravished the mountain climate last week. Temperatures stalled above 60 degrees, approaching 70 degrees, for several consecutive nights. Finally, on Saturday and...
Supervisors and district attorney at odds over budget level: DA threatens...
Although Riverside County Executive Jay Orr added $6 million to the 2016-17 budget for the District Attorney’s office, DA Mike Hestrin, told the Board...
Power outage on Hill
About 9 a.m., Wednesday, July 27, two Southern California Edison power lines touched inappropriately.
A 33-kilovolt line and 12-kilovolt came into contact and caused a...
Fire board OKs doubling fee: Voters decide in November
Idyllwild voters will have the opportunity to decide whether to raise the parcel fees for standby emergency medical services this fall.
At their July 26...
Fire near Highway 74, east of Cranston
A half acre fire was spotted near Highway 74 about 2 miles east of the Forest Service’s Cranston Ranger Station.
The fire was quickly contained...
Idyllwild Water reschedules public hearing
Tonight's Idyllwild Water District's continued pubic hearing on stand-by fee's has been canceled.
The meeting has been rescheduled for 6 p.m., Wednesday Aug. 3 at...
Power Outage on Hill
About 9 a.m., today, Wednesday, July 27, two Southern California Edison power lines touched inappropriately.
A 33-kilovolt line and 12 kilovolt came into contact and...