JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Finance Committee exploring mortgage for fire station
Taking out a mortgage on the Idyllwild Fire Station for capital projects — and salaries and benefits — may be in the future of...
MDP says be prepared for rain – a lot of it
September is National Preparedness Month, and the Mountain Disaster Preparedness group wants Hill residents to prepare for a significantly wet fall and winter.
The National...
Supervisors approve IFPD tax advance request
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors has approved the request from the Idyllwild Fire Protection District for an advance of its property tax revenue.
IFPD...
Fire burns 2 acres on Toro Peak
A 2-acre fire started near Toro Peak Monday afternoon, Aug. 17. As of Tuesday morning, the fire was 90 percent contained and full containment...
Pine Cove directors consider taking Live Scan: Decision in September
Diana “De” Eskew is the new vice president of the Pine Cove Water District Board of Directors. She was elected unanimously at the Aug....
Back-to-School nights planned
Students have already completed nearly two weeks of the 2015-16 school year. Now parents will have a chance to visit their children’s daytime hangout....
More oaks succumb to drought due to oak borer
The heat and dry weather have accelerated the damage to local oaks from the invasive Goldspotted oak borer.
According to Greg Bratcher, Cal Fire’s unit...
A strong El Niño is lurking in the future: May be...
A fourth year of drought may be interrupted this fall and winter. The National Weather Service is forecasting “a significant and strengthening El Niño.”...
Epperly charges reduced to misdemeanor, but still owes restitution
Karen Epperly appeared in court Monday, Aug. 3. Pursuant to her agreement with the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, she began paying fines, penalties...
Wildfire preparedness at maximum level
The National Fire Preparedness Level has been raised to its highest point — 5. On Thursday morning, Aug. 13, the National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group,...