JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Rain pummels the mountains
The Hill has received more rain and for longer periods than Monday night but the 0.76 inches that fell in Pine Cove was the...
IFPD may seek property tax increase
Whatever the current financial situation of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District, the commission is confident there are sufficient funds to continue to cover its...
Ruiz campaign stockpiles cash
Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz, less than halfway through his second term, continues to receive substantial campaign contributions. Through the end of September, Ruiz had...
Idyllwild Water revises water emergency ordinance: Audit says budget and reserves...
At its Oct. 21 meeting, the Idyllwild Water District board approved two major policy documents. First, the board approved a revised ordinance for water...
Jerry Holldber appointed to county emergency medical care committee
Jerry Holldber of Pine Cove was appointed to represent Riverside County Supervisorial District 3 on the county’s Emergency Medical Care Committee. Third District Supervisor...
Years ago in Idyllwild: Activities were different, people were still a...
In 2015, Hill residents are wondering whether the fabled El Niño will deposit any snow or just rain. Fifty years ago, locals jumped off...
National Monument celebrates 15 years
On Oct. 24, 2000, the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto Mountains National Monument was established.
At 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6, its 15th anniversary will...
Fire department seeking more money
The Finance Committee of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District is planning to recommend details for a new tax measure to the district’s commissioners in...
HELP Center preparing for rain, flooding and cold
With the approaching El Niño weather, Colleen Meyer, executive director of the Idyllwild HELP Center, and Skye Zambrana, client services administrator, are concerned whether...
Fern Valley water use declining: Pipeline project near completion
The installation of new pipeline along San Jacinto, Tahquitz, Lodge and Rim Rock roads is nearing completion, General Manager Steve Erler told the Fern...