Idyllwild Community Center Board President Stephanie Yost was appointed to the First 5 Children and Families Commission by the county board of supervisors at its Tuesday, Feb. 2 meeting.“I was both honored and excited when Supervisor Chuck Washington’s office contacted me regarding an appointment to represent Riverside County District 3 to First 5 Riverside Children…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the $325,000 annual salary plus fringe benefits last week for County Executive Officer (CEO) Jeffrey A. Van Wagenen Jr., who was unanimously selected to fill the role in a special closed-session meeting. The agreement is for three years.Additionally, he “shall automatically receive an annual salary increase of 4%…
The state has shut down and reopened small businesses multiple times since the first Stay-at-Home Order in March 2020 while large corporations have been able to remain open. This has left many small businesses, who have been able to keep their doors open, struggling to keep their business afloat. Many businesses across the country have…
Sheriff’s logThe Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Saturday to Friday, Feb.6 to 12.Idyllwild• Feb. 6 — Noise complaint, 1:32 a.m. Rockdale Dr. Handled by deputy.• Feb. 6 — Alarm call, 12:17 p.m. N. Circle Dr. Handled by deputy.• Feb. 7 — Alarm call, 4:55 a.m. Scenic Dr. Handled by…
The lawsuit filed by J.L. Pentrack against Idyllwild House Publishing Co. Ltd. (IHP), the parent company of the Idyllwild Town Crier newspaper, has been dismissed.In exchange, IHP dismissed its cross-complaint back against Pentrack. No money or anything else of value was exchanged by the parties.The Town Crier reported on this lawsuit after it was filed…
Dear editor:Common sense tells me that we should value our democracy, not so much the party, as I have voted for a Republican president and Democrat.I have split my vote at times in my life. But never in my lifetime of 74 years have I been so afraid of my democracy with this man [former…
During these COVID times, when so many Hill businesses are suffering, your Memberships are more and more important to keep the Town Crier operating for our Hill.And every week, Becky and I are sending thank you cards to our new and renewing Members. We’ve economized about as much as we can now, so your Memberships…
By Louis FreedbergEdSource As educators around California await further guidance from Sacramento on school reopening, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a color-coded guide (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community/schools-childcare/Operational-Strategy-for-K-12-Schools-through-Phased-Mitigation.pdf ) to help school districts decide under what conditions they could offer in-person instruction.The CDC guidance bears a striking resemblance to what California already has in place….
70 years ago – 1951The Lions Club was making plans to construct a children’s playground adjacent to Town Hall. 65 years ago – 1956It was Civil Defense Week on the Hill. Local stores were displaying emergency supplies and residents were asked to learn about being prepared for an emergency. 60 years ago – 1961Rodney Welch…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) is an environment that nurtures arts exploration — a place for high school students to hone their art of choice while completing the necessary credits to graduate high school. Four-year student Aminta Skye spoke with the Town Crier via Zoom over the weekend, telling her story about how IAA has shaped…
