Wildfires impact firefighters’ mental health

By Betsy Schwartz Vice President, Public Education and Strategic Initiatives National Council for Behavioral Health As wildfires burn throughout California — making this the worst fire season...

Silver now ahead of Stone on campaign finance

If campaign donations reflect votes, the Democratic challenger, Joy Silver,  has more than incumbent Republican state Sen. Jeff Stone. However, the Nov. 6 election...

Covered Cal health insurance up 8.7 percent

Lower increase than past years In July, Covered California announced a modest rate change for 2019, and said many enrollees will be able to mitigate...

County names Shawn Newman new fire chief

Effective Wednesday, Aug. 1, Shawn C. Newman is the new Cal Fire Riverside Unit and Riverside County Fire Department fire chief. Newman began his career...

WNKI Emergency and Travelers Information broadcast updates

WNKI 578 – 1610 AM, is broadcasting 24/7 from Idyllwild Fire and continues to update our community with reports on the Cranston Fire. Roland...

Need help? These organizations are stepping up with options

• Wildfire Support Group will meet from 4:30 to 6 p.m. the Wednesdays of Aug. 1 and 8 at the Idyllwild Library. Facilitated by...

During the Cranston Fire

The Cranston Fire burned thousand of acres around Idyllwild and caused the town to be evacuated. During the fire, several significant events occurred here...

Major evacuations lifted Sunday morning; Cranston 57 percent contained

Saturday was a good day for firefighters battling the Cranston Fire. The fire lines were strengthened, and opportunities for fire spread are becoming fewer.Sunday...

Gov. Brown signed new budget

No water tax and more funds for rainy day On June 27, three days before fiscal year 2018-19 began, Gov. Jerry Brown signed the budget...

Idyllwild Water notifies customers of contaminations: ‘Not an emergency’

General Manager Jack Hoagland of the Idyllwild Water District issued a press release to the Town Crier on Monday, July 9, indicating that this...
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