Incumbency still popular Generally, the best overall conclusion from last week’s primary election is incumbency remains a powerful vote magnet. Even party registration is a weaker indicator of election results in Riverside County. Although the Democratic Party has more registered voters in Riverside County than the Republican Party, the two top Republican gubernatorial candidates —…

The Gold Spotted Oak Borer continues its invasive spread northward from San Diego County. It is now found in both Orange and Riverside counties, infesting and ultimately killing coast live oak and California black oak. GSOB-infested firewood is suspected to be the transportation agent, since beetle flight could not account for the significant distance jumps…

Since the beginning of June, the Town Crier has contacted the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) media information bureau every week in an attempt to receive updates about the following missing people in and around the Idyllwild area: Roy Prifogle, Lydia “Dia” Abrams, Melissa Lane and Rosario Garcia.The community is confused by the lack of…

Locals Jackie Lasater, Bronwyn Jones and Edith Brix opened Lily Rock Native Gardens on North Circle on Saturday afternoon with a Grand Opening celebration with native plants, music by Local Color and food.

Town Crier readers chose local building designer Robert Priefer as the 2013 Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award recipient last month. Emcee Doug Austin made the announcement at last week’s Idyllwild Summer Concert at the Community Center site. Priefer has been instrumental in volunteering his time with plans for the new Community Center, and been involved…