Last week, the U.S. Forest Service announced that comments on its proposed maintenance of the Pine Cove and Idyllwild West fuel breaks should be submitted Aug. 8. The work is the maintenance of existing fuel breaks. These fuel breaks combine with Strawberry, West Ridge, Fisherman’s, and the South Ridge fuel breaks to provide protection around…

It is too soon to know whether the drought has been eradicated or simply diminished. But the rain that fell across the state this month has resulted in the state being able to substantially increase State Water Project allocations. While this will have little effect on the Hill, it is an indication that water supplies…

For the fourth consecutive year, the Idyllwild Town Crier is requesting nominations for the annual Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award. Bring your nomination to the Town Crier office at 54405 N. Circle Dr., or mail it to P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA, 92549 or send an email to Idyllwildtowncrier@towncrier.com by June 27. The honor is…

Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Capt. Ray Woods, of the Hemet Station, confirmed that a break-in occurred at Idyllwild Pines Camp the night of Saturday, March 21. “A number of cabins were involved,” he said. “Some were forced. It appeared to be a crime of opportunity; mostly personal belongings, such as purses, were taken.” No one…