JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Susan Bowers — charming and energetic: Her hand is out with...
Idyllwild Arts has a multi-million dollar budget that pays for the talented faculty and numerous renowned guest artists and speakers. However, neither the students’...
Initial Thoughts: Open government? …
An article about the Forest Service’s 2014 budget begins on page 1. The level of funding appears comparable to the current year, 2013 (Oct....
Political decisions about 2014 congressional races
In the past week, two local politicians have announced their plans for the 2014 election season.
Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone told a crowd on...
Mike Naggar seeks 3rd District seat
Temecula Mayor Mike Naggar has already announced that he would like to succeed 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone, whose third term ends in...
Supervisors to see pit bull ordinance drafted
At its April 9 meeting, the board of supervisors authorized the department of animal services to draft a proposed ordinance to control the population...
Forest Service 2014 budget cuts fire staff
While President Barrack Obama requested more funding in 2014 for the Forest Service’s Wildland Fire Management programs, staffing is nevertheless being reduced by five...
Forest Service postpones Bonita Vista burn
The U.S. Forest Service Fire crews had planned to burn approximately 400 to 600 acres near Bonita Vista and Lake Hemet during the week...
Commission review of state parks and commitment to state funding
On March 25, California’s Little Hoover Commission issued a report urging a new operating model. Failure to take action would continue the trend of...
County to consider pit bull sterilization
Mandatory sterilization of all pit bull-type dogs was on the agenda of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, April 9.
More than 20 percent...
Sheriff and hospital each need $50 million more for 2013-14
In introducing the 2013-14 fiscal year budget workshop, County Executive Jay Orr wrote in a memorandum to the board of supervisors, “While the county...