
UPDATE 3 p.m.: Edison expects power to be restored by 7 p.m. today, Thursday.
Car crashes into power pole on South Circle
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Yoichi Christopher Kido Jr., 32 of Idyllwild crashed his white Ford Focus into a power pole on South Circle near Scenic Dr. around 1 A.M. Thursday morning, completely severing the pole causing power lines to arch into both lanes of traffic. South Circle was closed in both directions. Kido was transported by Idyllwild Fire to Desert Regional Medical Center. According to CHP Officer Ron Esparza, Kido was arrested for driving under the influence. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

UPDATE 3 p.m.: Edison expects power to be restored by 7 p.m. today, Thursday.
The state has recently agreed to provide funding for the Idyllwild Chevron underground storage-tank project. “Great news! The Idyllwild Chevron UST cleanup was accepted into the Expedited Claim Account Program (ECAP) and now has State funding to expedite the cleanup,” wrote Sharon Boltinghouse, Public Health professional geologist for Riverside County’s Department of Environmental Health. The amount…
At its Wednesday, March 19 meeting, the Riverside County Planning Commission will consider a rezoning request of a five-acre parcel in Idyllwild. This is located south of Marian View Drive, north of Saunders Meadow Road, east of Highway 243, and west of Crestview Drive. The applicant proposes to change the current designation from Rural: Rural…
At least for the next six to 12 months. Traffic control began Monday, July 6, on Highway 74 just north of Lake Hemet as the project to replace Hurkey Creek Bridge begins. A 24-hour traffic signal is now active, with one lane of the highway closed. Photo by Halie Wilson…
Manned by representatives of the Hemet Unified School District Transportation Department, the Bus Pass Desk was a popular stop during Idyllwild School’s Back to School Night held Thursday, Sept. 8.
Thanks to all you new and renewing Members out there! You clearly want a real newspaper serving our Hill community and by your Memberships, you are keeping that a reality.All of our Hill businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus, and the Town Crier is no exception. SBA loans have helped us to a…
By Jenny Kirchner, Reporter/Photographerand Melissa Diaz Hernandez, Editor The newspaper continues to reach out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) regarding those who have gone missing in and around the Idyllwild area. Not only has the newspaper been frustrated with the lack of information and progress from the RCSD, family and friends of those…