Three cars parked on the east side Highway 243, just south of Pine Cove Road, were struck Saturday morning around 8:30 a.m. when Soojin Woo, 32, of Buena Park lost control of her 2008 Toyota Camry.   Officer T. Kahill of the California Highway Patrol said Woo was traveling at between 50 and 60 miles…

Riverside County did not move to the less restrictive yellow tier this week and is still in the orange tier of the state’s tier system.The newspaper has heard of locals having adverse reactions to the COVID-19 shot. If you would like to share your experience for an upcoming story, email melissa@towncrier.com.Gov. Gavin Newsom previewed his…

Idyllwild Arts AcademyContributed Idyllwild Arts Foundation President Pamela Jordan and Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) Head of School Marianne Kent-Stoll announce that Dr. Jeanette Louise Yaryan will serve as assistant head of school of the academy starting July 1. A panel of academy administration, faculty and staff members interviewed three strong candidates and determined the strongest…

Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Commissioner Ralph Hoetger resigned at the end of the April 27 IFPD Board of Commissioners meeting. Hoetger sold his home and is moving out of the district. The district posted the vacancy that week.The deadline to submit a resume/CV and cover letter articulating interest in becoming a board member is…