Proposition 48, a new Indian gaming authorization, is on the ballot as a “veto” referendum — that is, it was put on the ballot by persons hoping to garner enough “no” votes to overturn a proposal for a new tribal casino in the Central Valley, which the California Legislature, Gov. Jerry Brown and the federal…
The next Permaculture meeting (a subgroup of Idyllwild Conversations) will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, at the Idyllwild Library. The topic is “Harvesting and Preserving Food in Idyllwild.” The meeting is free, and all are invited.
Secretary of State Debra Bowen is reminding Californians to register to vote by Oct. 20 so they can weigh in on important issues on the Nov. 4 General Election ballot. Postmarks do count for mailed registration applications. Voter registration closes 15 days prior to any California election. A person must re-register to vote after moving,…
Editor’s note: On Sept. 30, former state Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia and current candidate for the state Senate’s 28th District spoke to the Town Crier on a variety of issues from the campaign. Education and the recent state court decision on tenure In June, Judge Rolf Treu of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County ruled…
65 years ago – 1949 In a playoff in Palms Springs, Butler’s Nutcrackers defeated the Register Ragdolls to become Women’s Bowling League champs. 60 years ago – 1954 The first light snow of the season hit the mountain area. 55 years ago – 1959 To mark “Double Tenth,” or Chinese New Year, Mary…
Brendan and Mary Collier are moving Hub Cyclery from its current location in Oakwood Village to the front of the building where Town Crier was located before moving earlier this year. In place of Hub, Frank Orlando’s music store and lessons are expanding into that next door location. Send your business updates to becky@towncrier.com.
Mountain Disaster Preparedness, a local non-profit volunteer group, is holding a Great Shakeout event to inform residents how to be better prepared for earthquakes and other emergencies. The event, from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 18, also will stress the need for Hill residents to be prepared to be self-sufficient, especially after a catastrophic…
The tight California Senate District 28 race between Republicans Bonnie Garcia of the Coachella Valley and Jeff Stone of Temecula shows Stone has gained a significant fund-raising lead. Through Sept. 30, Stone has received nearly $535,000 from 534 contributors in 2014. Almost 410 of his contributors and $500,000 of funds came from Californians. Hill residents…
Four furry paws up to Tigger, the tiger-striped kitten, for purring his way into a forever home. And a bow wow and woof to Lola, our Chihuahua. She has wagged her way right into a ranch with horses in Colorado to live the rest of her long life with the best Mom ever. Doggy match…
