JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Cal Fire removes Hawkins as county chief
Late Friday, Jan. 19, John Hawkins, Cal Fire’s Riverside Unit chief and the Riverside County fire chief, was removed from his position. His temporary...
County supports improving emergency notification capability
The Mountain Area Safety Taskforce has created a committee to investigate what actions might be necessary to improve, strengthen and expand the ability to...
County Fire Chief removed
Late Friday, Jan. 19, John Hawkins, Cal Fire’s Riverside Unit chief and the Riverside County Fire Chief, has been removed as chief. His temporary...
Voepel supports bill to help fire disaster victims
Following the devastating fires in Northern and Southern California, a bi-partisan group of state Assembly members proposed legislation to waive certain government fees on...
Governor increases rainy-day funds
Cautious about new program funding
No new programs, concern about future recession, and care for the poor and low-income were the primary themes last week...
Chief executive says ‘No alarm,’ but county reserves disappearing
The Riverside County budget beyond fiscal year 2017-18 appears to be in a very precarious position. Any major and unexpected budget expense may have...
CSA 38 looking for more money answers from county
A Pine Cove meeting created frustration last week when the Riverside County representatives did not have adequate budget details to explain which projects were...
Pine Cove Water budget on track and production up
Joel Palmer announces plan to resign as director
Despite good news about its water supplies and budget resources, the Pine Cove Water District directors ended...
Bald eagle pair still call Lake Hemet home
Lake Hemet’s two nesting bald eagles stared back at volunteers during Saturday morning’s bald eagle count.
“We saw both eagles, one sitting at the edge...
Rain comes, but still well-below average
Winter appeared to arrive last week. At least Mt. San Jacinto Peak and some higher-level elevation neighborhoods, such as upper Fern Valley, Humber Park...