
Photo by Becky Clark
Sheriff’s K9 training in Idyllwild
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Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies brought several bloodhounds to Idyllwild last Wednesday for training exercises. Deputy Robert Ochoa poses with his charge, Windy, 15 months, who was certified at age 7 months. Ochoa said the bloodhounds will be training more in Idyllwild because of the cooler temperatures.

Editor’s Note: The Town Crier began this service of reporting propane prices to our readers after many questions regarding how propane companies set their pricing structures and what factors are involved in doing so. We appreciate the cooperation of companies who answer our queries and provide information to our readers. Scott Brockelmeyer, Ferrellgas vice president…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors planned a public hearing for 9 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 20 on the the draft ordinance to control light trespass. “Light trespass occurs when light fixtures on one property falls across a property line onto another lot or parcel of land or onto a public right-of-way,” Supervisor John Tavaglione (2nd…
Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington is hosting two community meetings to discuss short-term rentals (STRs), one in Idyllwild and one in Temecula. The Idyllwild event is from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, at Town Hall. The Temecula event is from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Temecula Public…
Hospitalization numbers continue to rise As hospitalization numbers in Riverside County continue to rise, the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove has an additional case of COVID-19, bringing the total to eight cases. Because Riverside County is unable to provide recovery data by area, it is unknown how many of the eight total cases are active since…
Last night’s County Service Area 36 meeting had been canceled and is now rescheduled for 7 p.m., Wednesday, March 14, according to Advisory Commitee Chair Robert Schraff. Items on the agenda include the lease for Town Hall, the county inspection report of Town Hall, potential partnerships and opportunities for community involvement and victory gardens among…