Dear editor:In my opinion, the most important role of a local newspaper in our democratic society is to share community service information and foster transparent dialogue among residents, public agencies, businesses and nonprofit groups. Although that dialogue is sometimes negative, as has recently been the case with the Idyllwild Water District, it is reassuring when…
By John FensterwaldEdSource California would become the first state to require that all high school students pass a one-semester ethnic studies course to graduate if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill that the Legislature passed on Monday [Aug. 31], the last day of the legislative session.But in order to get Assembly Bill 331 out of…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats learned how hot pavement will burn a dog’s paws just as it burns a human’s feet. (All cats are splayed about the cattery and ARF office.)Whiskers: Oh my gosh, is it hot!Sadie: I think I’ve melted.Pepper: I’m certainly glad that we are indoors, enjoying some…
Brendan Steele will tee it up this week in the first tournament of the new 2020/21 PGA Tour season — the Safeway Open on the Silverado Resort and Spa North Course in Napa, California — an event he has won twice before.This will mark his 11th year on the PGA Tour.The Idyllwild native, who will…
70 years ago – 1950A new attraction at the Labor Day carnival was Zeke’s hayride. A team of six horses pulled the wagon and took children on free rides. 65 years ago – 1955After a cool summer, September arrived with a blazing 96 degrees. 60 years ago – 1960Joe and Leona McGaugh sold the Idyllwild…
By Stephanie YostIdyllwild Community Center board president The Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is delighted to announce that the major renovation of Idyllwild’s Town Hall is now complete. ICC plans to hold a rededication ceremony and community-wide “Open House” with tours, food, music and fun once state and county COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings are lifted….
As of press time, there are 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. Nineteen of the 22 people have recovered. Riverside County…
Four people officially listed as missing through the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) are still missing. The Town Crier contacted RCSD Friday morning for any updates on the cases of Roy Prifogle, Melissa Lane, Dia Abrams and Rosario Garcia. According to CBS Channel 8 out of San Diego, multiple search warrants were issued by RCSD…
Few people live in Idyllwild who can say they were actually born in Idyllwild. Many live here but are born in nearby hospitals or birthing centers. However, Tammy Fogle was born in Idyllwild with the help of midwives. “We moved around a lot,” Fogle explained. “I went to 15 schools before graduating from high school.”…
David Rostro, manager of Mama’s Egg House, spoke to the Town Crier Friday morning about the restaurant which opened Aug. 28. The restaurant is located at 54241 Ridgeview Drive, the former home of Plant Food Supper Club. “We opened on a Friday, but we didn’t expect to get much business because we didn’t promote anything,…
