At its most recent regularly noticed meeting Tuesday, July 26, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) acknowledged the acceptance of two new, young firefighters, Jackson Steward and Eric Soles. Both are now ratified. Steward was formally pinned at the July meeting with his family’s assistance. Soles will be formally pinned at a future ceremony when…
Insurance may not allow STRs Dear Mr. Jones and Riverside County supervisors:I very much appreciate the significant efforts the county has been making to revisit and improve short-term rental (STR) policies. Bravo. Our family has had a presence in Idyllwild for four generations, and the street on which our current home is located has become…
For the 12th consecutive year, the Idyllwild Town Crier is requesting nominations for the annual Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award. Bring your nomination to the Town Crier office at 54405 N. Circle Dr., mail it to P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549, or send by email to becky@towncrier.com by 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.The honor…
A draft proposal for treating oak trees infected with Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB) is developing on the San Bernardino National Forest. GSOB are invasive insects that cause oak trees to decline in health and vigor, eventually causing oak tree mortality in the local mountains. Gone unchecked, entire populations of oak trees can be lost, potentially…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, July 25 to 31. (IFPD has a new system of reporting and is working to include times in its logs.) • July 25 — EMS, treat & release, Maranatha Dr.• July 25 — Gas leak, Circle Dr.• July 26 — EMS…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” new ARF cats discussed reasons they will make great furever family members.Phil: Believe it or not, we have another new cat.Atlas: And I’ve been her roommate. She is such a sweetheart, and her name is Buffie.Phil: I thought I saw a new cat!Buffie: (entering the…
75 years ago – 1947A new telephone service was inaugurated, offering six trunk lines to Hemet. 70 years ago – 1952Paul and Mary Gormley were manning the lookout post at Ranger Peak. During the rest of the year, the Gormleys worked as cook and butler for a family in the San Francisco area.• • •The…
Comedian Adam Cozens will present an evening of stand-up comedy at “ye olde” Rustic Theater at 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13. He will be joined by his longtime friend and colleague Nick Cobb.In addition to his grueling (and ego bruising) work as a stand-up comic, Cozens has contributed material to “Saturday Night Live,” “Funny or…
The storied Idyllwild Inn has changed ownership. Long-time residents and community pillars Josh and Emily White will be leaving town for Montana. New owners David and Lois Butterfield will be partnering with Shane Stewart, whose team will be managing the business. Stewart said guests at the inn will see “no change at all in the…
A decision to revise Riverside County’s Ordinance 927, “Regulating Short Term Rentals,” (STRs) was deferred until Sept. 13. At its July 26 meeting, the board of supervisors heard nearly four hours of public comment from more than 60 speakers. After devoting nearly another 90 minutes to discussion among themselves, the board agreed that some changes…
