Last Saturday afternoon, during a time unlike any we’ve seen and under a “Stay-at-Home” order, I met Lori Brookes at the base of Deer Springs Trail. Nature is still one of the few places we are still “allowed” to go. We maintained “social distancing,” a term that has quickly become a way of life. As…
By Riverside County Office of Education Contributed In an effort to help students channel their creativity during mandatory school closures due to COVID-19, the Riverside County Office of Education has launched a virtual student arts competition open to all students in transitional kindergarten through 12th grade in Riverside County. “Despite the closure of…
Bill Whitman, age 89 from Garner Valley, passed away from vascular dementia while residing in a board and care in Palm Desert on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2020. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa and graduated from Central High School. He started his career in the banking business in Sioux City. He served in the…
By Jim CrandallPalms to Pines Golf Association handicap chairman Idyllwild’s Palms to Pines Golf Association held its regular monthly tournament on Friday, Feb. 21 at Shadow Hills Golf Course in Palm Desert. The historic Shadow Hills was one of the first golf courses in the desert area. Ken Garelick (17 handicap) shot net 71 for…
Toilet paper … Never in my life did I think that 95% of my thoughts would be consumed with commentary on toilet paper. But here I am, focused on toilet paper like it’s the center of the universe. I should make a disclaimer before you continue reading. After a childhood wrought with hard times, I…
Last week, the U.S. Forest Service announced that two of its roads, Bee Canyon Road (5S07) and Idyllwild Control Road (5S06), in the San Jacinto Mountains were going to close down a month each for repairs. “Due to this and next week’s storms, both road construction projects have been delayed and are currently scheduled to…
Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Town Crier is making a few temporary changes. The Town Crier office will not be open to the public until further notice. You may still place advertising, however, by calling the office at 951-659-2145 and asking for Lisa (display ads and the service directory) or Mandy (classifieds, service directory,…
Editor: What’s the most valuable thing in the forest? For wildlife, habitat with consistent food and water sources. To a hiker, the most valuable things are varied trails and interesting views with sufficient canopy to shelter from the sun whenever present. Residents want peace of mind knowing their home and forest will still be there…
Nothing in this article is meant to be medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/cleaning-disinfection.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fcommunity%2Fhome%2Fcleaning-disinfection.html New Yorker magazine. No link. COVID-19: A novel Coronavirus As a public service, we will attempt to bring together in this article the evidence-based and rapidly emerging information about the pandemic disease known as COVID-19. Remember, it is…
By U.S. CensusContributed Starting last week, Californians began receiving invitations to participate in the 2020 Census from the U.S. Census Bureau. This marks the official beginning of the historic count that will determine the distribution of billions of dollars in federal funding and state and political representation in the next decade. Every Californian can now…
