Major injuries in Mountain Center crash
At 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, a motorcycle driven by Zachary Thibodeaux, 18, of Indio, collided head-on with a vehicle containing a family and two small children.
NWS works out new deal with IFPD
Wednesday, March 18, the Town Crier reported that, after a Tuesday meeting with National Weather Service officials here in Idyllwild, the Town Crier had...
Dry and drier: forecast drought
The recent flurry of rain and snowstorms have not yet made a significant addition to the Hill’s water supply. Consequently, the drought is expected...
Temecula’s Chuck Washington appointed as new 3rd District supervisor
On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Jerry Brown appointed Chuck Washington, Temecula city councilman and mayor pro tem, to fill the vacant 3rd District seat on...
Idyllwild Water looking at Stage 3 conservation; Foster Lake dry
Stage 3 water emergency is imminent depending upon how much rain and snow arrives this weekend, according to Idyllwild Water General Manager Tom Lynch.
“We...
Some storm water compliance bills sent in error
In November 2014, California voters overwhelming approved Proposition 1, a bond measure to provide financing to increase water supply, provide clean, safe and reliable...
Dems still consider Ruiz vulnerable
Rep. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) represents California’s 36th Congressional District, which includes all of the Hill, is in danger, according to the Democratic Congressional...
Megadroughts may be part of SoCal’s future
A research report published on Feb. 12 predicts “megadroughts” for California, droughts much larger than historical droughts.
Two NASA scientists and a colleague with the...
Another effort to repeal state fire fee
Once again a state legislator is attempting to repeal the controversial state fire prevention fee. Last week, Sen. Mike Morrell (R-Rancho Cucamonga), introduced Senate...
Transfer Station recycle fee remains
The $25 drop-off fee for certain e-waste recycling at the Idyllwild Transfer Station remains in place, according to Mike Williams of Waste Management Inc.,...