On the morning of Aug. 23, a tree fell and blocked the Ernie Maxwell Scenic Trail. The above photo was taken that day. The photo below was taken on Labor Day. Robert Haine said this about his hike, “The trail is still passable, with a little climb over the fallen trees.”

San Diego mother of three Vera Nakova Ortiz had an eventful Labor Day weekend. Her long weekend in the San Jacinto Mountains with her children nearly turned to tragedy when her son Alex was bitten by a rattlesnake outside the house where they were staying. The boy is fine now, and Vera was so impressed…

So far, eight businesses have acquired Town Crier Memberships: Baily Winery; The Family Business (tax preparation); Fern Valley Inn; Idyllwild Backhoe; Idyllwild Vacation Rentals; Middle Ridge Inc. (winery & art gallery); Sandlin & Son Refrigeration; and Sub Rosa Apothecary. Also, three nonprofit organizations have joined as Members: Idyllwild Arts Academy; Friends of San Jacinto Mountain…