An ‘Only on the Hill’ traffic incident

The California Highway Patrol Banning Pass station reported only one incident on Hill roads over the last week and this one had an “Only...

Earthquake south of Mountain Center

In the early morning of April 20, an earthquake, magnitude 2.9, occurred about 2 to 3 miles west of Little Thomas Mountain and the...

Introducing the new CSA 36 Advisory Council members

Editor’s note: Each week we will introduce one of the five new appointees to the County Service Area 36 Advisory Council, appointed by the...

Seeking Emax award nominees

For the sixth consecutive year, the Idyllwild Town Crier is requesting nominations for the annual Ernie Maxwel Community Spirit Award. Bring your nomination to...

Sheriff’s Department still investigating body found near Hwy. 74

The Sheriff’s Department is still investigating the death of an unknown female. The body, which was badly decomposed, was found Sunday, April 10. Today, April...

CHP “Start Smart” program

California has the second highest fatality rate nationwide involving drivers between the ages of 15-18.  To help combat this growing problem, the California Highway...

News of Record: April 14, 2016

Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, April 3 to 9. Idyllwild • April 3 — No responses. • April 4...

HUSD seeking new superintendent: Community thoughts part of decision process

Consultants from McPherson and Jacobson, LLC, the firm helping the Hemet Unified School District search for a new superintendent, sought the Idyllwild community’s thoughts...

New pickleball courts part of Phase 1 construction at Butterfield Commons

Last week’s story about the plans for Phase 1 of the Butterfield Commons at Strawberry Creek did not clarify the future availability of the...

Flying Squirrel population not threatened: Federal agency says San Jacinto Mountains no longer their...

The San Bernardino Flying Squirrel is neither endangered nor threatened, the U.S. Fish Wildlife Service announced last week. In response to a petition from the...
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