We’re way into our second year of COVID, and uncertainty prevails as to whether the pandemic is winding down with the number of people vaccinated or beginning a new surge with the Delta variant and the number of people still unvaccinated. So, once again, thanks are in order to the essential workers in our community…
Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • Aug. 28 — EMS call, provide basic life support, 4:51 a.m. Jameson Dr. • Aug. 28 — EMS call, provide first aid & check for injuries, 8:13 a.m. Fern Valley Rd. • Aug. 28 — EMS call, provide advanced life support,…
Michael Thomas Williams, 71, a gentle soul, passed away peacefully Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 in Yucca Valley. He was born in Palm Springs.Whether it was the beach, the mountains, or the desert, he called them all home.An avid karaoke singer, guitarist and Jimmy Buffet sound-alike, he entertained us all. Like his father and grandfather before…
65 years ago – 1956The Christian Science Church was being built on Cedar Street. 60 years ago – 1961Keith Froehlich hiked 86,992 feet while measuring the trails within the State Park Wilderness area. 55 years ago – 1966As a result of a new county ordinance banning burning dumps, then-County Supervisor Floyd McCall announced that a…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about the benefits of having a feline as part of the family. Stevie: Big news! Get over here!Whiskers: Spill the beans, Stevie.Stevie: We have two new cats, one being a kitten. (Hollering to the side) Mila! Don! Come on in here.Don: Hello, fellow…
JP CrumrineCorrespondent Riverside County officials — Board of Supervisors, Planning and Code Enforcement, and the grand jury — have been grappling with revising the current policy for regulating short-term rentals (STRs). The board formally initiated the effort to revise the STR policy (Ordinance 927) in February 2020 and has been overseeing the progress. A grand…
On Thursday, Aug. 19, the California Public Utilities Commission authorized a 7.63% increase to Southern California Edison’s revenue requirement for 2021. SCE had requested a 19.03% increase. This results in $12.41 (or 8.9 percent) more monthly for a typical residential customer’s bill. The CPUC excluded more than $131 million of costs for executive compensation and…
Editor’s note: Some of this story is taken from past Town Crier news coverage of this crime. The California Appeals Court, District 4, denied a rehearing and the Supreme Court denied a review of Robert Lars Pape, 33, and Cristin Conrad Smith, 32, who in 2018 were convicted and sentenced to life in prison in…
Donna ElliotArt Alliance of Idyllwild Publicity What does October in Idyllwild offer? First of all, prismatic autumn colors with hues of red, yellow and gold, celestial symphonic breezes through our shady forests, fresh mountain air, stunning scenery and adventure on our trails and rocks. Secondly, on Saturday, Oct. 9, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild celebrates…
The Rustic Theatre in Idyllwild was one of 28 area theaters, stages and event venues to receive nearly $19 million in funding recently, according to Rep. Raul Ruiz (CA-36). The recipients all are within District 36. The federal American Rescue Plan’s Shuttered Venue Operator Grant program provides funds to help sustain local economy, boost tourism…
