JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Big Phat Band headlines Saturday at jazz fest
For the second consecutive year, Gordon Goodwin returns to Jazz in the Pines. On Saturday, Aug. 25, Goodwin headlines the day’s entertainment ...
New Fire Chief assumes duties
On a bright sunny morning, Patrick Reitz was sworn in as Chief of the Idyllwild Protection District ...
IFPD asks county for tax advance
At a special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 1, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission unanimously voted to send a letter to County Executive Jay Orr...
Expect delays on Highway 74 this week
From Monday, Aug. 6 through Thursday, Aug 9, Caltrans will be working on the Hwy 74 from Lake Hemet Campground to Keen Camp Maintenance...
Initial Thoughts: What makes Idyllwild unique …
The Third Annual Lemon Lily Festival was last weekend. What a success! The Festival’s popularity and reputation has grown each year.
This is true of...
Mobile computers funded but not purchased by IFPD
As part of new amendments to the ambulance service contract between the Idyllwild Fire Protection District and Riverside County, IFPD is required to install...
Fire district considering patient survey
No major actions were taken at the July 24 meeting of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District commission.
The discussion of a patient satisfaction assessment process...
New Idyllwild Fire Chief
Third District Supervisor Jeff Stone gave the oath of office to Patrick Reitz, Idyllwild's new Fire Chief Wednesday morning.
County Corner: Aug. 2, 2012
The Board of Supervisors received a report on the status of jails, prisoners and realignment of functions between the state and county since implementation of A.B. 109 in October 2011. The immediate result was jail overcrowding and the release of more than 3,000 inmates. The county’s sheriff and the probation departments analyzed these results and suggested several options, which should have significant positive results.
Kenny Burrell stands alone
Renowned guitarist Kenny Burrell will perform at the 19th Annual Jazz in the Pines. Burrell will appear in the Holmes Amphitheatre at 1:30 p.m,...