JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Buck Fire contained
Early this morning, CAL FIRE has announced that the Buck Fire, in Aguanga, is 100 percent contained. Since it began Tuesday afternoon, the fire...
New fire personnel on Hill
Although attendance was less than normal, firefighters at the Mountain Area Safety taskforce meeting were alert and wary.
August is the middle of fire season...
Summer’s rains arrive with force
Nearly a third of an inch of rain fell on the Hill between 4 and 6 p.m., Monday, Aug. 6. Through Monday morning, the...
DeForest and Forst seek re-election: Jones leaves HUSD board
Filing for trustee positions in the November election for the Hemet Unified School District remained open until Thursday, Aug. 16. Incumbent Charlotte Jones decided...
Buck Fire evacuations lifted
Effective at 6:00 p.m. all mandatory evacuation orders will be lifted, however residents will need to show proper identification to return to residences.
Also effective...
CAL FIRE installs Incident Command team at Buck Fire
CAL FIRE officials are cautiously optimistic today about the diminishing future of the Buck Fire. Most of today the fire laid down, according to...
Buck Fire at 3,000 acres: Lightning determine the cause
UPDATE: At 6 p.m. all mandatory evacuations were lifted. Residents with identification were allowed to return to previously evacuated areas.
Earlier this evening, Anza Electric...
Stonewood looks to Pine Cove for water help
This spring, the Stonewood Homeowners Association approached Jerry Holldber, Pine Cove Water District general manager, about establishing a physical connection with the district ...
Cannonball Adderley and Coltrane sounds will be heard at Jazz Fest
From September through May, arts education is the principal focus of adults and students at Idyllwild Arts Academy. For decades, whether it is theater,...
Forest Service air tankers hot topic
The U.S. Forest Service firefighting air tanker fleet has been slowly dwindling for years. Last month, Sen. John McCain, Arizona, with support from California’s...