In honor of JP Crumrine’s retirement from the Town Crier, John Hunneman, communications director for State Sen. Jeff Stone, R-La Quinta, stopped by the office on Sept. 24 to present Crumrine with a certificate of recognition. It reads: “As your state senator, I want to commend you as you head off to your well-deserved retirement…
As homelessness in Riverside County continues to increase and impact communities across the county, including Idyllwild, a regional response to the county’s homeless crisis has been proposed. Hemet City Councilmember Karlee Meyer and Project Hope II Founder Stacie Olson proposed a plan to Third District Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington. The two women co-founded the…
By David Pelham Contributed Looking back at our first presentation of “The Art of the Guitar in Mexico” at the William M. Lowman Hall in 2017, many will remember Mariana Gómez. She was one of the two guitarists, both natives of Paracho, Michoacán, who performed. The other, Juan Pablo Sixtos, continues his successful studies in…
70 years ago – 1949 The Lucks, who manned the community telephone switchboard, figured the average number of calls serviced daily during the summer was 1,800. 65 years ago – 1954 The Idyllwild School term opened with 166 students, a 20% increase over the previous year. 60 years ago – 1959 Bow and arrow expert…
Three singers lead a tour through the history of America’s music The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation Contributed The influence of women on the evolution of jazz will be highlighted by a special performance presented by the Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation at 2 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the William M. Lowman…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats chatted with Daisy about all things adoption. Sadie: It’s awfully quiet in here. What gives? Mr. Gray: Adoptions, that’s what gives. Sadie: Who? Mr. Gray: The kittens were adopted together, thankfully, and Daisy has been adopted as well! Sadie: Holy catnip! Have they moved far…
The Town Crier is bringing on photographer Jenny Kirchner to replace JP Crumrine, who retired Sept. 24 from the newspaper after 16 years of covering news and all-things on the hill. Don’t worry, she will still be taking photos and covering local events. Our long-time readers know that Jenny is not new to her role. …
The advisory committee for County Service Area 38 (CSA 38), which oversees the Pine Cove area, met Tuesday, Sept. 17 to review its financial balance at the end of FY 2018/19 and to discuss projects to support in the current fiscal year. However, committee members asked many questions that county representatives present at the meeting…
General Manager Victor Jimenez reported at the Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) directors regular board meeting Sept. 20 that El-Co Contractors Inc. (El-Co) of San Bernardino had started the project to replace and install new pipelines in the Rim Rock and Azalea neighborhoods. The work is estimated to cost $1.2 million. The funds are coming…
The San Diego Zoo Global, a not-for-profit organization that operates the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, continued its efforts to restore a stable and thriving population of Mountain Yellow-legged Frogs (MYLF) in the San Jacinto Mountains. Earlier this month, a team of scientists, led by Dr. Debra Shier, associate director…
