As of press time, there are still a total of 22 reported COVID-19 cases since the outbreak and one death reported for the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove, according to the Riverside University Health System – Public Health (RUHS) website. The website now reports recovered cases by area. Twenty-one of the 22 people have recovered. Riverside…
Four people are still officially listed as missing through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD). The Town Crier contacted RCSD Friday morning for any updates on the cases of missing people Roy Prifogle, Melissa Lane, Dia Abrams and Rosario Garcia. In addition, the newspaper asked why there was a deputy in a RCSD SUV hauling…
Gabbi Rose, owner of The Sugarloaf Cafe & Market, recently spoke to the Town Crier about the efforts she’s making to keep her restaurant afloat during these unprecedented times while serving her community that she holds so dear. The Sugarloaf Cafe is in Pinyon Pines and has been a destination over the years as people…
Idyllwild local Peter Davison has always had an interest in music. He began playing the flute when he was six years old. Starting at such a young age, Davison was ahead of the music game early on in life. Playing an instrument like the flute led him to play in the LA City Orchestra at…
Some may have noticed a recent increase in enforcement by the California Highway Patrol (CHP). This increased enforcement is due to community concern regarding unsafe speeds in and around town.Long-time resident Eric Townsend said in an email at the beginning of July, “On busy weekends with crowded streets, pedestrians in the street, I see people…
By the office of Gov. Gavin NewsomContributed On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a new PSA partnership on back-to-school safety with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” and facilitated by the Skoll Foundation and Participant, with the first PSA featuring Elmo that was released Tuesday in media markets in California, nationally through…
By U.S. Forest ServiceContributed Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant windstorms, dry conditions and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit.Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced the following temporary closures and fire restrictions on…
Idyllwild FireIdyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Sept. 1 — Unintentional alarm activation, 10:03 a.m. Temecula Dr.• Sept. 1 — Carbon monoxide incident, 2:56 p.m. N. Circle Dr.• Sept. 1 — Unintentional transmission of alarm, 3:17 p.m. N. Circle Dr.• Sept. 2 — Medical aid, 7:07 a.m. Forest Dr.• Sept. 2…
Not only is the area experiencing unhealthy air quality as a result of the El Dorado Fire but the hottest day on record for Idyllwild was Sept. 6. The temperature reached 104 degrees.Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an emergency proclamation Sept. 3 to free up additional energy capacity amid extreme temperatures.The California Independent System Operator (ISO)…
Thanks to all you new and renewing Members out there! You clearly want a real newspaper serving our Hill community and by your Memberships, you are keeping that a reality.All of our Hill businesses have been hit hard by the coronavirus, and the Town Crier is no exception. SBA loans have helped us to a…
