Editor: I appreciate the grand jurors for what might seem a thankless job. You have dedicated many hundreds of hours over years of service as an unb...
Out Loud: Mountain Fire’s Investigation Report …
If you read the front-page story about the Mountain Fire two weeks ago, you must have seen where you can access Cal Fire’s Investigation Report online...
Readers write: Idyllwild’s fire crisis
Editor: The recent article by J.P. Crumrine in the Town Crier accurately captures the primary ideas of my recent talk on Idyllwild’s fire crisis. Citi...
Readers write: Great response on pile
Editor: I want to publicly take note of the very quick response of Waste Management Inc. to the problem of the overlarge pile at the transfer station....
Readers write: A Halsey rebuttal
Editor: The Center for Biological Diversity once had offices in Idyllwild. This firm of attorneys was formed to file lawsuits following the passage of...
Fire and Forest: A great meeting; a note on hardening …
We at the Fire Safe Council were very happy with the Town Hall meeting last week. The turnout was great and the room was packed. Best of all was the i...
Creature Corner: July 3, 2014
Ethel is ready to move on as long as she has a very active family or a young canine playmate to grow up with. This young girl is under age 1, and love...
Past tense: July 3, 2014
65 years ago - 1949 Everyone was invited to the dedication ceremonies for the Atwater Kent Bowl on the grounds of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation. ...
Readers write: Advice for parade day
Editor: After working as a volunteer with one of the organizations that helps with the Fourth of July parade for many years, I would like to pass alon...