JP Crumrine
Many new California laws now in effect
The California Legislature enacted about 873 laws during 2012. Some counted 876 and there were other reports that even more laws were passed by...
Initial Thoughts: Make a New Year’s resolution — make a phone...
This is my fourth effort writing this column. There are always one or two groups I omit. Although I have limited space, someone will...
Idyllwild Water purchases land and plans tank expansion
In its last meeting before 2013, the Idyllwild Water District board changed the number of paid employee holidays, continued to move forward on additional...
2012’s top stories: Part 1
Editor’s note: At the end of each year, the Town Crier looks back at the headlines that made the biggest local news during the year ...
Matt Kraemer is Principal of the Year
With nearly two dozens schools within Hemet Unified School District, ranging from traditional elementary, middle and high schools to alternative schools such as the...
Sports Round Up
Town Hall Youth Basketball
Town Hall Sports Coordinator Jeremy Teeguarden reported on youth basketball for both the College League (kindergarten through third-grade) and the Pro...
IFPD elects 2013 officers
The Idyllwild Fire Commissioners re-elected Jeannine Charles-Stigall as president, Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly as vice president and Jerry Buchanan as secretary of the commission. Fire Chief Patrick Reitz was appointed to be clerk of the board.
Counters see eagles at Lake Hemet
On Saturday, Dec. 15, the U.S. Forest Service conducted its first bald eagle count of the winter. Local, federal and state biologists and volunteers participated in the count, which was around lakes in Southern California.
Opinion: Help the HELP Center
Supplies are lower than usual this year at the HELP Center. In the spirit of the holidays, we would like to encourage our neighbors on the Hill to join us in contributing generously to those who are in need.