Bianco and Bonta head to head over November election count
By JP Crumrine
(Editor’s note: As of Tuesday, March 31, it has been widely reported that Bianco has paused his effort to count the seized ballots.) Riverside County Sheriff, Chad Bianco, has begun an investigation of alleged voter fraud in the November 2025 special election for Proposition 50. Statewide, nearly 65 percent of voters supported Prop 50, which…
Cook 1 bag fresh cranberries just covered with water and sugar. Cook until they just start popping. Remove from heat. Add the juice and peel of 2 oranges, 1/2 white onion finely chopped, 1/4 C sugar, 1 large finely chopped jalapeño, small can green chilis. Serve warm or cold. Serve as salsa or on top…
California has taken extensive steps to combat organized retail theft. This is a more serious and costly crime than shoplifting or employee theft. Two years ago, Gov. Gavin Newsom released his Real Public Safety Plan, which included $255 million in grants to local law enforcement to combat the growing specter of organized retail theft (ORT)….
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station did not report responses for last week. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 24 to July 30. Idyllwild • July 23 — Suspicious person, 27000 block of Saunders Meadow Rd. Handled by deputy. • July 24 —…
For the fifth consecutive year, the Idyllwild Town Crier is requesting nominations for the annual Ernie Maxwel Community Spirit Award. Bring your nomination to the Town Crier office at 54405 N. Circle Dr., mail it to P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549, or send by email to becky@towncrier.com by May 15. The honor is given…
Editor’s note: Hemet Unified School District issued this statement to parents and guardians of students Friday, May 27. HUSD then gave a list of online resources to help parents/guardians talk to children about violence that are not printed here. Hemet Unified School District is deeply saddened by the tragedy that took place at Robb Elementary…
The first bald eagle count of the 2018-19 winter was held Saturday. The two adult eagles, who have built a home at Lake Hemet, were spotted during the count. Nine other eagles, adults and younger, were seen at the other four sites. This is the 40th consecutive year of bald eagle counts on the San…
