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Edwin Hansen (left), the new president of Friends of the Idyllwild Library, sits next to Adele Voell, his predecessor as president. Photo by Jenny Kirchner

The County Service Area 38 (Pine Cove) Advisory Committee discussed the need and level for a new parcel fee last week. The current fee of $ 60.90 was initially approved in an August 2004 vote as $50 with an escalation formula. The assessment helped defray the cost of emergency ambulance service, which the Idyllwild Fire…
In December 2021, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a plan to redraw the boundaries of its five supervisorial districts as a result of the 2020 Federal Census. Six months later, in June, the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Inland Empire United and six individuals, challenging the…
Editor’s note: The Town Crier continues to solicit opinions, pro and con, on legalizing medical marijuana dispensaries in Idyllwild. Last week’s article “Marijuana dispensaries closed down” elicited reader response with some supporting and others opposing medical-marijuana dispensaries in Idyllwild. One reader and user of medical marijuana, Marcia Harlan, spoke to the Town Crier about severe…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild Board of Directors held the first of its public sessions at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 7, but only the press and a few members attended. The open forum, slated to follow its monthly board meeting, is intended to give AAI members, the community and press an informal opportunity to ask…
Editor’s note: Each year, the Town Crier reviews the top 10 news items on the Hill. These stories were the favorites of TC readers who attend the weekly news meetings. This week, the TC reviews five of these stories and will finish the rest the following week. Rite Aid Bear makes Idyllwild his domicile By…
The Idyllwild Water District has canceled is scheduled regular meeting for May 15. The Board of Directors will not have a quorum available to conduct a meeting. Directors Les Gin, David Hunt and Peter Szabadi will be out of town and unable to participate via teleconference. No change has been made for the June 19…