Matthew Castillo, 31, of Idyllwild, pleaded guilty to inflicting corporeal injuries and a prior conviction within the past seven years. The plea was made Monday, June 26, following the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office’s submission of an amended complaint. Judge Mark Mandio denied probation and sentenced Castillo to two years in state prison. This is…

Town Crier readers chose local building designer Robert Priefer as the 2013 Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award recipient last month. Emcee Doug Austin made the announcement at last week’s Idyllwild Summer Concert at the Community Center site. Priefer has been instrumental in volunteering his time with plans for the new Community Center, and been involved…

BY JOHNNY WILSON ICC DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & RECREATION Adult Basketball  SEED TEAM CAPTAIN REGULAR SEASON (W-L) #1 Khaki Buckets (Jared Eldridge) 10 – 2 #2 White Walkers (Szymon Bielesz) 9 – 3 #3 Hilltop Hoopers (Carl Dewese) 8 – 4 #4 The Grinches (Aiden Featherstone) 6 – 6 #5 Cahuilla Ballers (Tino Macias) 2…

Press Release There is a show of photo quilts by Mallory Cremin at the Idyllwild Library now through January 17, 2026. Mallory is an award winning artist who has been an Idyllwild resident since 1997, and is an art teacher at CSUSB and MSJC. Her work focuses on environmental themes. The current show features quilts…

Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington has begun his campaign for a full term. Appointed last month to replace Jeff Stone, who was elected to the state Senate last fall, Washington’s current term expires December 2016. The other candidate is Murrieta Councilman and Mayor Pro Tem Randon Lane. He was first elected to the…