By The Chat RoomContributed Kerry Manos, author of a letter to the Town Crier on the recent Trump poster incident, will speak at the Nov. 7 meeting of The Chat Room on the topic “Free Speech: A Disposable Toy?” The new Idyllwild discussion group meets the first Thursday of each month from 3-5 p.m. in…
I have been putting off going to the dentist for an embarrassingly long time. I’m sure most moms can relate to the constant demand on our hours. We just don’t have an extra day lying around to go to an appointment, or at least that’s what we tell ourselves. But, is that really the case?…
By The Office of Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. Contributed On. Oct. 24, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. defended his constituents’ health care from the Trump Administration’s continued attacks on the Affordable Care Act. Speaking to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Ruiz said, “It is for the American people who…
By the Office of State Sen. Mike MorrellContributed The governor has now signed into law Senate Bill 601, a measure by Sen. Mike Morrell, R-Rancho Cucamonga, which grants state entities authority to waive or reduce governmental licensing fees for businesses experiencing hardship and displacement after emergencies. “Senate Bill 601 takes a step toward reducing licensing…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to recently. • Oct. 19 — Medical aid, 4:09 a.m. Delano Dr. • Oct. 19 — Power line down, 11:15 a.m. Scenic Dr. • Oct. 21 — Walk-in medical aid, 10:45 a.m. • Oct. 21 — Medical aid, 1:59 p.m. Country Club…
By CaltransContributed This month marks the 10th anniversary of California’s “Move Over” law expanding to include Caltrans vehicles, and Saturday, Oct. 19 was National Move Over Day. Caltrans wants this milestone to serve as a reminder of just how important it is for motorists to follow motor vehicle safety laws. California’s Move Over law requires…
By The U.S. Department of AgricultureContributed The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service is issuing food safety recommendations for those who may be impacted by wildfires in California. The National Weather Service predicts critical to extreme fire weather conditions today [Tuesday, Oct. 29] and Wednesday in southern and northern California. Due…
By the Associates of the Idyllwild Arts FoundationContributed The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation’s Spotlight on Leadership presentation is at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11. In the Idyllwild Arts campus’ Fireside Room in the Nelson Dining Hall — a comfortable setting — Marianne Kent-Stoll, vice president of educational programs, Heather Companiott, director of the…
With the prospects of a glorious mountain sunset, unfazed by the smoke of distant fires tempered by light breezes, the yearly ritual of the inaugural concert of the newly formed Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra began with the usual necessities. The introduction of the proceedings by Music Department Chair Dr. Jeanette Louise Yaryan and of the…
By Idyllwild Community FundContributed The Idyllwild Community Fund (ICF) started accepting grant applications from local nonprofit organizations Oct. 18 for the specific purpose of helping Cranston Fire victims only. To obtain an application visit the ICF website, idyllwildcommunityfund.org, or contact Shannon Ng at 909-213-7018. The background of ICF The Idyllwild Community Fund originated in 1995…
