The California Department of Motor Vehicles is alerting drivers about a new law requiring them to give bicyclists, traveling in the same direction, 3 feet of clearance when passing. The Three Feet for Safety Act takes effect Sept. 16 According to the new law (AB1371), which Gov. Edmund G. Brown, Jr. signed a year ago…
The murder trial of Robert Pape and Cristin Smith for a triple homicide in Pinyon in 2006 has become both suspenseful and slowly and cautiously procedural. While the defendants are being prosecuted for murder, the defense is alleging that evidence was misrepresented to the grand jury, exculpatory evidence was omitted and local politics played a…
Remarkable upgrades occurring now and in the recent past show that Idyllwild’s artistry doesn’t just reside on canvas. The geniuses of the Rechtfertigs surprised us with The Grand Idyllwild Lodge in its Arts and Crafts and environmentally friendly design, along with the entire experience the Rechtfertigs give their guests. With Tahquitz and Suicide rocks, wilderness…
Dr Know It All can answer any of your questions. He just happens to know everything. Dr Know It All selects a few letters from readers to answer each week. Readers should feel free to mail the doctor a question at the Town Crier (becky@towncrier.com). The doctor remains anonymous. Dear Dr Know It All:…
Editor: My name is Pamela. Our family recently moved to Idyllwild. We knew this move was the right choice for many reasons, but we also left a lot behind. Our daughter was diagnosed with autism at 20 months old. We spent countless hours researching therapies, doctors and diets. Our baby would not look when you…
Editor: I was upset to learn Caltrans had removed yard-sale and open-house signs along Highway 243 Friday before Labor Day weekend. I noticed Saturday morning new signs were up. These signs were not being removed. Only people starting their sales Friday were affected. Areas like Fern Valley were totally unaffected. This hurt some while gave…
Last month, Covered California announced that it is offering family dental plans in 2015. However, “You need to enroll in a Covered California health plan to be eligible for their dental plans,” affirmed Larry Hicks, Covered California spokesperson. Individual health plans will include pediatric dental benefits starting in 2015. “This is great news for families…
Brendan Steele now has four seasons on the PGA Tour under his belt. Apart from his rookie season, his fourth was his most successful. Moneywise, Steele captured more than $1.3 million this 2014 season, second only to 2011, when he scored a million-dollar win at the Valero Texas Open. So far in his PGA Tour…
A new program started Saturday at Idyllwild School. Despite the threat of rain, the games played on. Photos by Jenny Kirchner
