Seven hiking areas in the county have been reopened. Riverside County Fire Chief Shawn Newman announced the reopenings last week. Hiking is now permitted in these areas: • Avery Canyon (Gibbel Road east of State Street in Hemet) • North Mountain and Indian Canyon (San Jacinto area) • Whitewater Canyon (Cabazon, north of Palm Springs)…
Covered California announced that California residents have through Friday, Dec. 21, to select a health insurance plan that will start on Tuesday, Jan. 1. This extension of the first major deadline to have health insurance starting Jan. 1 is in response to a surge of interest in enrollment. Also, Covered Cal wants consumers to have…
The portion of Highway 243 between Saunders Meadow Road and the Forest Service’s Keenwild Station will be limited to one lane on Friday, Dec. 21. Cal Trans will be doing emergency guardrail repairs from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., according to its press release. For the rest of the holiday period, Cal…
Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s term as chair of the Riverside County Board of Supervisors ends with 2018. However, the Hill’s representative will be just as busy and involved in local and countywide issues in 2019. Earlier this month, he was elected to serve as chair of the Riverside County Transportation Commission. Also,…
Editor’s note: Support for those fighting the Cranston Fire and those who suffered loss came from many in the community. If you know of organizations and individuals who could be acknowledged, please contact Marshall Smith at marshall@towncrier.com. If you live in Idyllwild, you have some sense that in times of danger, loss and need, town…
Dear Santa,How are you and Mrs. Claus? How are the reindeer and elves? I don’t know about you, but I’m doing great! If you can, I would like a remote controll jeep that can climb rocks. And make it dark or light blue please! Oh, I would also like a Caravan family camper and Cherry…
Bernard: OK, everyone, here is the rest of my letter to Santa. Want to hear it? Tex: Let’s hear it! Bernard: Hope I included everyone. Pepper is a gorgeous tuxedo who really wants to get to know a human and then take up residence in her lap (or his!). She is a sweetie. And so…
Volleyball Town Hall Sports Coordinator Michael Holato gave this report on recent Coed Adult Volleyball games. Results for Town Hall Adult Coed Volleyball: Games Coed Volleyball finished the first part of their season before Christmas break. • Wilson Woodworking defeated Idyllwild Brewpub 25-23, 25-17, 23-25 and 25-20. Then they defeated Pino Tree Service 25-18, 27-25…
A section of the Pacific Crest Trail and the South Ridge Trail, among other areas, reopened to the public on Saturday, Dec. 15, officials with San Bernardino National Forest announced Friday. The news came on the heels of changes with two fire-related forest orders. First, the recent order for the Cranston Fire Closure Area will…
The directors of the Idyllwild Water District have been searching and recruiting for either a new general manager or a chief operating officer (field supervisor) since September. They have had several closed meetings to review applications and possibly interview candidates. The latest was 7 a.m. Monday. When asked how many candidates were on the list,…
