Opinion: Keep fire service local
I have had an opportunity to read the political ads supporting Cal Fire, the letters regarding the Idyllwild Fire Protection District problems and while...
Opinion: Fire, conflict and loving the Hill
Last Friday morning I hiked the Ernie Maxwell trail. Near Humber Park I came across a 6-inch wide ember crater. There were many more...
Opinion: IFPD forum was a fiasco
The forum held in Town Hall for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commissioner candidates was a gross disservice to our community.
Town Crier graciously hosted...
Out Loud: Intimidation? …
I thought last week’s Idyllwild Fire Protection District candidate forum went well.
I thought the moderator explained the process well, the audience behaved itself and...
Opinion: Grateful for MDP’s fire help
After the recent Idyllwild-area fire, Idyllwild residents, community venues and the Town Crier were profuse in gratitude to firefighters, a much needed expression of...
Opinion: Coverage kept panic at bay
I am the mother of Robyn Shaffer, whom I believe you know, and as such I must acknowledge that the Town Crier was the...
Opinion: Keeping us well informed
My love affair with the San Jacinto Mountains began when I was 9 years old and attending Girl Scout Camp at Azalea Trails.
I spent...
Opinion: Awesome coverage
Heartfelt appreciation goes to the Town Crier for the awesome job you did during the Mountain Fire crisis.
We are part-timers with a home on...
Opinion: Fire coverage was amazing
Kudos to the Town Crier and WNKI. Having lived here most all of our lives it was so hard to back out of our...
Opinion: Defensible space still at issue
Mountain residents take note: Almost every home here fails to abide by Cal Fire-recommended clearances of minimum spacing between our trees of 15 feet....