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Governor’s budget surplus aims at major state issues
Gov. Gavin Newsom released his proposed fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 budget last week. Total expenditures will be nearly $213 billion with project revenues of $195.7 billion. The estimated $23.7 billion surplus from FY 2021-22 plus new revenues is expected to result in a year-end balance of $6.2 billion.Also, the state’s “Rainy Day Fund” will be…

Don’t let job scams block your path forward
By Lisa LakeConsumer Education Specialist, FTC After more than a year of pandemic-related devastating losses — including job losses – you may be one of millions looking to get back on your feet with a new job. This Financial Literacy Month, as always, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants to help keep you on track…
Dwight Kealy wants to replace Rep. Raul Ruiz
A new candidate is seeking the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz for the 36th California House of Representative seat. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, Dwight Kealy of Palm Springs announced his candidacy with a road trip through the district. At 7:30 a.m., he started in Blythe and traveled west and north finishing…

Scholarships for local students
The Idyllwild Scholarship Fund board is requesting community donations to support scholarships for Idyllwild area 2021 high school graduates.To be eligible, a student must have resided in the Idyllwild school attendance area with a parent or guardian for at least three or more years during grades K-8 and for two of the four high school…
Nov. 9 Town Criers at post office
All Idyllwild Members and three off-Hill Members received last week’s (Nov. 2) in their mailboxes this week. As of Thursday, the Nov. 9 issues are at the post office and the three off-Hill Members were mailed the current copy, too. The Town Crier is sorry for the confusion.
UPDATE: Manzanita Fire — 86 percent contained
The Manzanita Fire, burning east of Highway 79 in Lamb Canyon, grew to 6,309 acres and was 86 percent contained by 7 a.m. Thursday. Currently, more than 1,300 firefighters, including the Idyllwild Fire Department, are combating the blaze. Three helicopters and eight aircraft are providing air attack. The fire started Monday afternoon. The apparent cause…