Flash flooding on Hwy 74
Flash flooding across Hughway 74 west of McCall Park Road gushed in front of Town Crier photographer just as she approached, turning her back.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner

Flash flooding across Hughway 74 west of McCall Park Road gushed in front of Town Crier photographer just as she approached, turning her back.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Local radio theatre group ‘Old Tyme Radio’ will present an episode ofthe old Jimmy Stewart radio serial The Six Shooter at Middle RidgeWinery on Monday, September 16th at 5 p.m. The radio play has beenadapted by the group and producer Mick Lynch for live presentation,including lots of audience participation. The episode is called “Battle of…
Riverside County Secured Property Tax Bills for fiscal year July 1, 2015, through June 30, 2016, recently mailed to Idyllwild property owners, contain a significant error. Normally, residents within County Service Area 36, pay $35 to fund street lights and “parks and recreation” within the CSA. Property tax bills historically carry a line item showing…
Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Commissioner Ralph Hoetger resigned at the end of the Tuesday, April 27 IFPD Board of Commissioners meeting. Hoetger sold his home and is moving out of the district. The district posted the vacancy last week. The deadline to submit a resume/CV and cover letter articulating interest in becoming a board…
In a brief meeting last Thursday, the Fern Valley Water District’s (FVWD) board of directors reviewed the end of fiscal year 2022-23 financial results and appointed a committee to review conservation incentives. Last year’s budget surplus topped half a million dollars. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, FVWD’s income was a pleasant surprise….
ICRC recently announced there would be no Idyllwild ice rink this season …
Another Idyllwild special-district director has stepped down from office because of health reasons. Jeannine Charles-Stigall, commissioner of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District since 2009, submitted her resignation at the March 27 meeting, effective at the end of the meeting. Charles-Stigall was elected to the commission in August 2009. She and Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly and…