By Diana LambertEdSource San Juan Unified in Sacramento had 38 students in its home-school program in March, when the state closed school campuses because of the spread of Covid-19. Now, it has more than 700.The home-schooling program (https://www.sanjuan.edu/homeschool), which offers an alternative to the distance learning instruction currently prescribed by the school district, was started…
Dear editor:Spent a much-needed break at Lake Hemet Wednesday, Sept. 23. The Wi-Fi bus from Hemet Unified School District was there in the parking lot next to the store.Kudos for helping our “Hill Kids” with online classes. Keep up the good work! Terry CobbHemet
By Riverside CountyContributed Looking for a safe, socially-distanced way to learn how to create a soil amendment that’s great for gardens? On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources will host free virtual backyard composting and vermicomposting classes that can be accessed on any computer, tablet or smartphone.Learn how to recycle organic…
In the last few weeks, Idyllwild and surrounding areas have experienced an increase in vehicle thefts.Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Correctional Sergeant Deanna Pecoraro said, “There have been approximately four vehicle thefts in which the vehicles have been recovered and returned.”While there wasn’t any official information on how many of the vehicles were locked or unlocked,…
There are 12 propositions on California’s ballot, Props. 14-25. If you are a registered voter in California, you probably recently received the “Official Voter Information Guide” (guide) in the mail from the California Secretary of State. It is 111 pages long.The Town Crier thought it might be useful for voters to see the various propositions…
The county moved from purple to red Sept. 22 in the state’s tier system.The Riverside County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Oct. 6 to consider other options to reopen the county.The county announced last week “All remaining personal care services may return indoors, including nail salons, tattoo shops, massage services and esthetician services. As…
By Hemet Unified School DistrictContributed In times of uncertainty, people continue to rise to the challenge to meet the needs of not only themselves but those around them. Two students from Western Center Academy have spent the last six months making over 15,000 face shields and 2,000 items of personal protective equipment (PPE) for various…
A new shop opened in the Village Lane on North Circle Drive. The store is one that hasn’t been seen in Idyllwild before — a skateboard shop.Build a Board Skate Shop opened Sept. 18.Carlos Mercado, of Cathedral City, who was born and raised in the Coachella Valley said, “I’ve been coming to Idyllwild since I…
70 years ago – 1950Plans for state riding and hiking trails received a boost when portions of the local trail system were inspected and found to be favorable. 65 years ago – 1955Desert Sun School over Saunders Meadow Way reopened with one of the largest enrollments in its history. 60 years ago – 1960It was…
This year’s Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award goes to Stephanie Yost. “I am humbled and honored by this community recognition,” said Yost. “As president of the Idyllwild Community Center, there is much we’ve been able to accomplish, but many more important projects and programs still lie ahead. Since coming to Idyllwild 33 years ago, I’ve…
