JP Crumrine
JP Crumrine is news editor of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper.
Initial Thoughts: We’re all on the “Hill” …
Sept. 11. “9/11.” We recognize either since September 11, 2001 became an infamous day in American history. Thousands of Americans died and thousands more...
Woman pleads guilty to Idyllwild burglary
Marisa Boccone, 43, of Palm Desert, pleaded guilty to felony burglary last week. She had been arrested on Aug 10.
The Sheriff’s Department reported...
Elder abuse earns jail time
Teri Blackburn, who had pleaded guilty to elder abuse last month, was sentenced to 60 months of probation as well as being committed to...
Fire closes Hwy. 243
The Twin Fire near Twin Pines Road was contained within hours and only burned 5 acres, according the Riverside County Fire Department. Combating the...
State wants to raise fire fee before implemented
Even before regulations implementing the recently enacted state fire fee are implemented, State officials submitted proposed changes to ensure a higher fee.
Last week....
San Bernardino National Forest Fire Danger Increases, Officials Raise Fire Restrictions
Hot weather and lower fuel moisture have prompted the San Bernardino National Forest to increase fire restrictions, effective Thursday September 1, 2011.
Forest officials...
Buchanan and Donahoo win, Measure G and incumbents lose
In the second consecutive election, voters rejected the incumbent Idyllwild Fire commissioners and chose challengers to manage the district. Voters also told the commission...
Idyllwild Arts plans more growth, less water use
Idyllwild Arts (IA) has plans to expand its campus facilities, but no ground will be broken or new project started until late spring 2012....
Arizona fire proves value of fuel projects
The Wallow Fire burned nearly 540,000 acres from late May until its containment on July 21.
Ray Goren: Jazz prodigy
Ray Goren, 11-years-old, is one of Deacon Jones’ two guitarists.