As of press time, the area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove still had a total of six reported cases of COVID-19, according to the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) website. The first reported case for the area was on April 3. The fifth case was reported on May 18. No deaths have been reported for the area…
The grand opening of the Santa Rosa Pít Stop, the convenience store and fuel station built by the Santa Rosa Band of Cahuilla Indians, was June 3. The Santa Rosa Pít Stop is located on Highway 74, east of Paradise Cafe on the way to Palm Desert from the mountain communities. After 10 years of…
The newspaper reached out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) after seeing a Facebook post that announced Mountain Center resident Dia Abrams was reported missing. Correctional Sergeant Deanna Pecoraro of RCSD wrote in an email on Monday, “On Sunday, June 7, 2020, approximately 8:24 a.m., Hemet Station deputies were dispatched to the 58000 block…
Idyllwild Library staff is going back on June 15. The library will not be open to patrons for at least a week and there will be modifications. “Be ready for rules,” said Idyllwild Library Branch Manager Shannon Ng. Staff will be at the library part-time beginning June 15 to get it ready, sanitizing and…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) held a 24-hour fundraiser over the weekend called “One World. One Idyllwild.” The virtual fundraiser brought students, faculty, staff and visitors back together after having to leave campus in March as the COVID-19 pandemic swept the globe. The fundraiser was successful, raising over $250,000 from noon on Saturday to noon on…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) opened its community gallery in March of 2018 in the Courtyard building. The nonprofit organization has been helping artists, allowing them to gain exposure for years through various events and programs and, with the Courtyard Gallery, a year-round place to sell their work. With the COVID-19 pandemic, events to…
The Town Crier office is now centrally located immediately next to Idyllwild Pharmacy and is open for usual Town Crier business by phone at 951-659-2145. Specialty job printing is available (flyers, 11×17 posters, menus, business cards, etc.). Call the office or email mandy@towncrier.com to arrange for the drop-off and pick-up details. If you need just…
By Nicole Smith-MerryContributed As a clinical mental health therapist, I do not typically share my personal opinions on societal issues. However, it is time for each individual to dig deep within themselves and speak out on the oppressiveness of our nation. Many years ago, I did not understand the term “white privilege” and quite frankly,…
District money paid to family members or companies owned by family members of the general manager were approved at the May 20 Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Board of Directors meeting. The newspaper asked for the bids related to “repairs for heater and new duct work in shop” and “install new filter rack with upgraded…
The newspaper received some of the documents it requested from the Idyllwild Water District (IWD) pertaining to the lawsuit filed by former General Manager Michael Creighton. An email included in the documents received may reveal at least one of the reasons former General Manager Darren Milner abruptly resigned. The documents were received via email…
