JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
State fire fee moving forward
The California Board of Forestry approved regulations that will begin the implementation of the State Regulated Area Fire Fee. The California State Senate Budget...
Supervisor Stone sends MDP $3,700
Supervisor Jeff Stone allocated nearly $3,700 to the Mountain Disaster Preparedness group. The funding will be used to acquire portable satellite communication equipment.
MDP plans...
Initial Thoughts: Kindness, its name is frequently Idyllwild …
Idyllwild has always been a special place. From before the first roads were constructed, I’m sure whoever climbed to the Hill felt something different...
Idyllwild Fire Commission works on procedures, policies
Operating procedures and policies were the topic of last week’s fire commission special meeting and workshop. Commissioner Jerry Buchanan and interim Fire Chief Mike...
Riverside County budget balanced; revenue still falling
County supervisors held hearings for the 2012-13 budget on Monday. County Executive Jay Orr has proposed a balanced budget without relying on any reserves.
However,...
Election yields few surprises
For Riverside County and Hill voters, the results of the June 5 primary election were essentially approval of past performance. Neither upsets nor other...
Smoke from east Hemet fire wafts through Idyllwild (updated)
Update, Sunday June 10: The Creek Fire is now controlled. The area burned was limited to 76 acres.
The Creek Fire, which started in east...
Public speaks against SRA fees
The pending State Regulatory Area fee regulations were the subject of public hearings last month. Speakers came to San Diego on May 16 and...
IFPD special meeting
The Idyllwild Fire Commission has scheduled a special meeting to review proposed operating policies. the workshop will be 6 p.m., Friday, June 8 in...
CSA 38 fees increasing
At its June 5 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors agreed to hold a public hearing on June 26 about the County Service...