Editor’s note: At its June 20 meeting, the Idyllwild Water District Board of Directors selected Les Gin as the fifth director. He replaces Catherine Dearing, who resigned in May. Since Gin did not campaign for the position, the Town Crier interviewed him so the community would have some knowledge of the new water director. He…

By Riverside CountyContributed Due to staffing demands, as of Dec. 18, the Idyllwild Grinding Facility is closed to all customers. The facility will reopen as soon as possible.A couple of alternative facilities are available in Riverside County: B P John Recycling in Menifee and the Lamb Canyon landfill in Beaumont.More information may be found on…

Good news about water consumption and future resources abounded throughout the June 17 Idyllwild Water District meeting. Board Vice President John Cook complimented the customers for reducing average usage, nearly one-third from 192 gallons-per-minute production to 130 gpm this month. This water saving was achieved in just two years, since 2013. “The production figures show…

At about 2:50 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, two unknown drivers collided on Double View Drive about 2,000 feet west of Inspiration Lane. A white 2008 Ford F150 was traveling in the westbound lane at an unknown speed and a gray 2007 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound at an unknown speed, said California Highway Patrol Public…