On Wednesday, June 15, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Board of Commissioners held a special meeting with two duly-noticed action items for the board’s review, discussion and approval: an amendment to its Purchasing Policy followed by the purchase of a fire truck — both items proposed by IFPD Fire Chief Mark LaMont. At the time…
The boundaries of Riverside County’s five supervisorial districts have been challenged in litigation filed June 14. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed the suit on behalf of Inland Empire United (IEU) and six individuals. The first hearing about the litigation will be Aug. 15 in Riverside. The suit alleges that the redistricting plan the…
Two California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) trout hatcheries in the Eastern Sierras are continuing to fight an outbreak of Lactococcus petauri, a naturally occurring bacteria that sickens fish. The current outbreak was first detected in April 2022. CDFW fishery managers announced this week that about 350,000 infected catchable rainbow trout are now showing…
This week Idyllwild Arts (IA) Summer Programs presents its annual Native American Arts Festival, an institution-within-the-institution for more than 20 years, returning after a hiatus during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shaliyah J. Ben, director of the IA Native American Arts program and coordinator of the festival, gave the Crier some background on this year’s festival. She…
Idyllwild’s synagogue, Temple Har Shalom, is welcoming a new rabbi. Rabbi Ilana Grinblat has led high holiday services for several years, including virtually during COVID, but will now be performing shabbat services regularly in person.Temple Board President Pat Schnetzer described how a community gathering for religious observances became a synagogue: “It started in April of…
Below are the results of the statewide June primary. The top two vote getters for each office will be the candidates on the November election ballot. Regardless of party, the two candidates with the most votes will face off during the fall campaign. Even if one candidate polls more than 50%, the top two move…
Below are the results of the races in the Riverside County June primary. The top two vote getters for each U.S. and state elected position will be the candidates on the November Election ballot. Regardless of party, the two candidates with the most votes will face off during the fall campaign.For Riverside County elected positions,…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, June 6 to 12. • June 6 — Public service assist, 7:31 a.m. Hwy. 74.• June 6 — Traffic crash with no injuries, 8:34 a.m. Hwy. 243.• June 6 — EMS call, transport person, 9:17 a.m. Maranatha Dr.• June 6 —…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats discussed boosting the spirits of the last kitten waiting to be adopted..Phil: Banner weekend! It was a banner weekend!Harley: You’re still here, so it wasn’t your adoption. Why so excited?Phil: All the kittens have gone to their new homes.Don: Not a one…
By Will SteichenRecreation & Program DirectorIdyllwild Community Center
