The prospective arraignment of Robert Pape, 25, for the 2006 triple homicide in Pinyon Pines was deferred a month until May 16. This is the third postponement of Pape’s arraignment since his arrest in March. On March 26, Riverside County Judge James Hawkins ordered Smith to stand trial for the murders. However, his lawyers are…
The California Fish and Game Commission is considering banning wildlife hunting contests, including for coyotes. CFG Commission is publishing a notice of its intent to adopt regulations relating to predatory mammal-hunting contests. Public comment prior to the meeting was overwhelming in support of this decision. Of nearly 13,000 letters to the commission, fewer than 10…
65 years ago – 1949 A crew of 70 RKO people descended on the Idyllwild Inn. They were to shoot location scenes for a Tim Holt western. Along with the troupe came Holt’s favorite palomino, Lightning. 60 years ago – 1954 The biggest angling crowd on record came to the mountain for the opening of…
Here’s what going on at the library this coming week: From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, Maria Reyes teaches her weekly Spanish language class for home-schoolers. The lessons are designed for kids, but everyone is welcome. Also on Wednesday, from 2 to 3 p.m., Idyllwild Library’s monthly book club meets. This month’s…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday, April 22, to Monday, April 28. Idyllwild • April 22 — Three medical aids. • April 23 — Two medical aids. • April 24 — Malicious false alarm. • April 25 — Medical aid. • April 26 — Medical aid. • April 27…
The first quarter of 2014 was not a time of swelling campaign accounts, but if campaign funding were the equivalent of votes, Congressman Dr. Paul Ruiz has an overwhelming lead in his first re-election campaign. During the first quarter of 2014, the Democrat added nearly $400,000 to his cash coffers, ending the quarter with more…
ISIS Theatre Company continues its 11th season Friday, May 2, with a reading of “Late: A Cowboy Song” by Sarah Ruhl. While “Late” is one of Ruhl’s earliest plays, this is not the first Ruhl work ISIS has performed. In April 2011, ISIS, the cast and its director Howard Shangraw were honored at the Inland…
The performers for the 21st Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines, Aug. 16 and 17, have been announced. “This is the return of Marshall Hawkins,” said Anne Finch, chair of the popular jazz festival. “It’s a tribute. I’m thrilled.” Many of the performers are either Idyllwild Arts alumni or students of the renowned jazz performer and…
This week, watch for the “Palms to Pines Magazine,” which launches May 1. We are quite excited with the content and look, as well as the distribution area that will include not only Idyllwild and the desert cities, but San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties. We felt that as the Idyllwild Visitors Center,…
This letter is in response to statements in the April 17, 2014 edition of the Idyllwild Town Crier about the March 18 meeting at the Riverside County Fire Department attended by board members and standing committee members of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District. Contrary to the allegations by Crumrine and Clark, the March 18 meeting…
