Newsom signs package of new election laws
By JP Crumrine
On Sept. 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws intended to protect California’s elections, ballots and voters. Newsom signed into law 13 bills meant to safeguard election results and prevent government officials or others from manipulating election results. “Donald Trump won’t stop until he can exert dictatorial control over your free vote and…
Several items filled the Idyllwild Water District’s (IWD) last board meeting agenda. The proposed FY 2021/22 budget can be accessed at the district’s website, idyllwildwater.com, and is included with the April 21 agenda. Monthly legal services from Aleshire & Wynder cost the district $7,467.23. Director Dave Hunt commented the new flow chart (included with the…
A “Thank You!” shoutout to all Town Crier Members and Readers who responded in our recent drive to raise money for the Idyllwild HELP Center (IHC).Many of you donated your federal relief money — not really needed for your own COVID-19 relief — to the IHC, which used it for folk who really did need…
In closed session, three members of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission discussed possible performance standards with Fire Chief Patrick Reitz. Commissioners Jerry Buchanan and Larry Donahoo were out of town. After the meeting, Commission President Jeannine Charles-Stigall reported the session would be continued in October so that Buchanan and Donahoo could participate in the…
Seven vehicles, in various states of disrepair, were recovered in a sting conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Among them was a gray Ford F-150 truck belonging to Idyllwild resident Shane Stewart. Sgt. Doug Untener, of the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail, reported that Stewart’s truck, which had been stolen…
With the exception of Steve Kunkle, members of the Idyllwild Water District Board of Directors are all new to their positions. They are learning the ropes as they go, and in some areas there is a steep learning curve. During the special meeting of the board on Wednesday, May 24, there was lengthy discussion regarding the pipeline project scheduled for an area including Bicknell, South Circle, and Marian View and a segment of Cedar Street.
At 11:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, Megan Reeves, 30, of Idyllwild, was traveling west on Highway 243. She failed to park correctly, and her white 1997 Ford F150 pickup rolled forward and hit a wooden fence. Damage was minor.
