JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
California lists Mountain Yellow-legged Frog as endangered
The state’s Fish and Game Commission made the unanimous decision Friday ...
Shooting homicide in Anza
On Feb. 7, at about 9:30 a.m., deputies from the Hemet Station of Riverside County Sheriff's Department responded to a report of an assault...
County offers amnesty to unlicensed canines
Riverside County’s Animal Services Department has lifted penalties for currently unlicensed dogs ...
HUSD sets 2012-13 school calendar
The Hemet Unified School District approved a school calendar and Monday, Aug. 20 will be the first day of next school year.
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Congressional candidates chase contributions
The 2012 race for the 36th Congressional District is heating up. At least, the candidates — Rep. Mary Bono Mack and her Democratic challenger,...
Initial Thoughts: “Anonymous” questions …
Several people have chosen to post questions online at the end of some stories and letters to the editor regarding the Idylwild Fire Department...
IFPD’s future cash flow still low
After listening to several residents oppose, object and question the departure of former Fire Chief Norm Walker, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) commission began the tedious and long process of investigating many options which might contribute to fiscal solvency. Interim Chief Mike Sherman several times referred to actions that would “stop the bleeding.” The commission is trying to apply triage and stabilize the organization before attempting any major surgery or miracle remedy.
Mt. San Jacinto State Park receives award
The Mount San Jacinto State Park received the Sponsor of the Year award from the California Conservation Corps (CCC) during a ceremony held on...
Fuel plant may be in Hill’s future
On the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council’s list of 2012 goals and objectives is the construction of a biomass fuel facility ...
Riverside County Supervisors want three-person fire crews
Last week, after significant debate, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors narrowly approved a policy of three-person teams, composed of a captain, apparatus engineer...