After 42 years of service in public education, Dr. Judy D. White will retire from her role as Riverside County’s 12th Superintendent of Schools effective Nov. 1. “When I was a young girl, teachers and educators helped me believe that I could accomplish great things and encouraged me to develop my voice. Over the last…
Four people are still officially listed as missing through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD).The Town Crier contacted RCSD media information bureau over the weekend for any updates on the cases of missing people Roy Prifogle, Melissa Lane, Dia Abrams and Rosario Garcia.As of press time, RCSD had not responded to our request for new…
Miss Sunshine’s Container & Shipping Supplies opened its doors last Monday. The expansion of Miss Sunshine’s General Store is located at the former Idyllwild Town Crier office on North Circle Drive. While there was some confusion, owner Shelly Downes explained that the general store isn’t relocating, but expanding to this second location offering shipping supplies,…
Aguanga resident and award-winning artist Sacha Hope was recently diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. She had two surgeries and is currently undergoing some aggressive chemotherapy treatment. According to the American Cancer Society, “triple-negative breast cancer accounts for about 10 to 15% of all breast cancers. The term triple-negative breast cancer refers to the fact that…
By Riverside CountyContributed Approximately 1,179,959 voter information guides started going out to Riverside County voters Sept. 24 for the presidential general election on Nov. 3.Material in the voter information guide will help voters make informed choices. Voters may mark their selections on the voter information guide and use it to help them complete their official…
By Richard SchwartzPresident, PCPOA The Pine Cove Property Owners Association (PCPOA) will meet via zoom from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3.Members will receive invitations via email.Topics of discussion will include County Service Area 38’s current status. Michael Franklin, Riverside County EDA Development Manager for the Community and Cultural Services Division, will attend.Franklin was…
Three collisions on local highways over the last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.On Sept. 25 at 10:10 p.m., a white 1993 Toyota T100 was traveling northbound on Highway 243 just north of mile marker 10.75. For unknown reason, the driver drifted to the right-hand side of the roadway, went…
By Ari LazarusConsumer Education Specialist, FTC Phishing scams can be hard to spot. For example, we’ve been hearing about one where people get a text message saying that there’s a package waiting for them and asking them to click a link to learn more. Sounds innocent enough, right? Unfortunately, not.The messages are coming from scammers….
Idyllwild FireIdyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Sept. 21 — Medical aid, 4:30 p.m. Idyllbrook Dr.• Sept. 22 — Medical aid, 9:16 p.m. Highway 243.• Sept. 25 — Medical aid, 1:42 a.m. Dome Ln.• Sept. 25 — Walk-in medical aid, 2:09 p.m.• Sept. 25 — Medical aid, 8:28 p.m. Manzanita Dr.•…
Kezia Manchester, of Idyllwild, was one of the more than 1,500 students named to the Biola University Dean’s List in spring 2020. The honor is given to those with a term GPA of 3.6 or higher, enrolled in 12 or more credits and have at least a 3.2 overall GPA.“Inclusion in Biola University’s Dean’s List…
