9 a.m. Thursday, March 2, at least both Fairway Foods and the Idyllwild Post Office opened as usual today with Strawberry Creek Square plowed following yesterday’s snow blizzard and the already-accumulated snow from several recent storms. The Town Crier will attempt to deliver newspapers today though they will be late if successful. Idyllwild School, however,…
Wednesday morning, another snowstorm, this one a blizzard, closed not only Fairway Foods and most businesses in town, but the Idyllwild Post office. The highways to Idyllwild experienced traffic collisions, roadway floods and rockfalls, creating a situation where residents off the Hill and residents on the Hill were unable to access their destinations. Jack and…
Thursday, Feb. 23, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced the Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening an investigation to determine whether the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing. “Unfortunately, today’s announcement is necessary because that trust between Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the community it serves…
Rain and snow did pummel the Hill last week. It was significant, about an inch of rain and more than a foot a snow, but significantly less than the initial forecast. Nevertheless, it continued the progress in relieving drought conditions and augmenting fuel moisture. Like a house guest who overstays their visit, the rain and…
Mysteries, thrillers, psychological dramas are not limited to the printed page. Early in its history, Hollywood was producing and distributing mystery films such as “The Thin Man” or darker, “39 Steps,” for the public. And this genre continues into the 21st century. Next week, the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (IIFC) will offer several of…
A new film biography of dancer and choreographer Bella Lewitzky, “Bella,” will be included in this year’s Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema (IIFC) scheduled to be screened at 6 p.m. Friday, March 10, in Town Hall. Lewitzky was a giant of modern dance, founding dance programs at both ISOMATA (now Idyllwild Arts Academy [IAA]) and…
By JP Crumrine Correspondent Thursday, Feb. 23, California Attorney General (AG) Rob Bonta announced the Department of Justice (DOJ) is opening an investigation to determine whether the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing. “Unfortunately, today’s announcement is necessary because that trust between Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and…
1948-2023 “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.” (2 Timothy 4:7-8) Chuck Stroud of Idyllwild could sincerely claim this verse. With great determination, courage and faithfulness, he always embarked on the mission before him. From preserving the uniqueness of Idyllwild’s beauty to proclaiming that all things…
The fears that the drenching January 2023 rains would be followed by no precipitation the rest of winter and early spring as happened in 2022 have not occurred. Some rain and snow fell on the mountain in early February along with record cold temperatures. The National Weather Service’s San Diego office has reported that winter…
Idyllwild Librarian Shannon Ng has moved up in the Riverside County Public Library System (RCPLS). Although her Dewey Decimal System number remains the same, she is now one of three deputy directors, though “Interim” precedes her current title. In early February, she was balancing her two positions, but on Friday, Feb. 10, RCPLS told her…
