JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Fire Code committee hears from SB County
The Mountain Communities Fire Code Committee heard from San Bernardino County officials and the public last week in the first of its meetings open...
Proposed legislation would benefit volunteer fire departments
At the last Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission meeting, Paul Riggi, president of Volunteer Company 621, mentioned federal legislation that may benefit volunteer fire...
County budget will need some adjustment
While county revenues are gradually improving, the budget for the current fiscal year that ends June 30 still projects deficits for each of the...
Epperly trial set for July
Karen Epperly, 49, of Idyllwild, who was charged with embezzlement from Community Lumber in December 2013, will have a trial in July.
Epperly initially pleaded...
Bill Weiser new Bautista Camp Division Chief
The new Bautista division chief is Bill Weiser. This division includes the Bautista Camp crews, Battalion 5, which is composed of the seven stations in...
Drought more likely than relief in 2015
Despite the rainstorms in November and December, 2015 appears to be becoming the fourth-consecutive drought year. However, the National Weather Service is still forecasting...
Lawler Lodge to be designated county historical site
Lawler Lodge, a few miles north of Idyllwild, has been recommended for designation as a Riverside County historical landmark.
In November, Keith Herron, resources bureau...
Little change to FS budget: Airtanker fleet upgrade continues
For the federal fiscal year beginning Oct. 1, 2015, President Barack Obama has requested a $6.5 billion budget for the U.S. Forest Service. This...
Parks Forward sees changes needed for future of State Parks
At its final meeting Friday, Feb. 6, the Parks Forward Commission will review its final report and recommendations for the future management of the...
Idyllwild Fire projects budget surplus by July
Last week was an opportunity for the Idyllwild Fire Protection District officials to review their current-year budget. During the first six months of 2014-15,...