By Riverside CountyContributed Approximately 1,179,959 voter information guides started going out to Riverside County voters Sept. 24 for the presidential general election on Nov. 3.Material in the voter information guide will help voters make informed choices. Voters may mark their selections on the voter information guide and use it to help them complete their official…
Kezia Manchester, of Idyllwild, was one of the more than 1,500 students named to the Biola University Dean’s List in spring 2020. The honor is given to those with a term GPA of 3.6 or higher, enrolled in 12 or more credits and have at least a 3.2 overall GPA.“Inclusion in Biola University’s Dean’s List…
70 years ago – 1950Plans for state riding and hiking trails received a boost when portions of the local trail system were inspected and found to be favorable. 65 years ago – 1955Desert Sun School over Saunders Meadow Way reopened with one of the largest enrollments in its history. 60 years ago – 1960It was…
70 years ago – 1950Upon completion of the architectural drawings for the workshops and studios of the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts (now Idyllwild Arts Academy), construction began. 65 years ago – 1955After four years of planning for zoning despite continuous opposition, the County Planning Commission adopted a master plan for the mountain…
Great news! The Idyllwild Town Crier has completed some major upgrades to our web servers. After a recent hack attempt, we took steps to more proactively protect ourselves from future attacks. We also took the opportunity to migrate our more than 15 years of online presence and archives to more robust web hosting. Members should…
Idyllwild FireIdyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Sept. 8 — Unauthorized burning, 8 p.m. Riverside County Playground Rd.• Sept. 9 — Smoke scare, 2:40 p.m. Double View Dr.• Sept. 10 — Medical aid, 11:18 p.m. N. Circle Dr.• Sept. 11 — Walk-in person in distress, 10 a.m.• Sept. 11 — Smoke…
By Metro Editorial ServiceContributed Nutrition and Halloween do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. While many parents may go to great lengths to ensure their youngsters’ Halloween treats offer at least a little nutritional value, the bulk of costumed childrens’ hauls still tends to be candy.Pumpkin seeds are one delicious yet often overlooked Halloween treat. According to…
By U.S. Forest ServiceContributed Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant windstorms, dry conditions and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit.Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced the following temporary closures and fire restrictions on…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats learned how hot pavement will burn a dog’s paws just as it burns a human’s feet. (All cats are splayed about the cattery and ARF office.)Whiskers: Oh my gosh, is it hot!Sadie: I think I’ve melted.Pepper: I’m certainly glad that we are indoors, enjoying some…
By Stephanie YostIdyllwild Community Center board president The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is delighted to announce that the major renovation of Idyllwild’s Town Hall is now complete. ICC plans to hold a rededication ceremony and community-wide “Open House” with tours, food, music and fun once state and county COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings are lifted….
