Editor’s note: Each year, the Town Crier reports the information below for the three local water districts — Fern Valley, Idyllwild and Pine Cove — and the Idyllwild Fire Protection. The FVWD information appeared in the Feb. 1 issue. PCWD will appear next week followed by IFPD. Each district provides the information to the state…
At the recommendation of Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, the Board of Supervisors reappointed four members to the Idyllwild Historic Preservation Local Review Board. Reappointed with terms ending Jan. 29, 2020, were Nancy Borchers and Ron Kammeyer. Chair Warren Monroe and Barbara Jones were reappointed with their terms ending Jan. 29, 2021. A…
Are you interested in helping the environment? Do you like to compost or recycle? Become an outreach volunteer with the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources and help the Earth by helping others become better recyclers and composters. Outreach volunteers assist with classes or events by interacting with the public, answering questions on outreach programs…
Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff is up for re-election in 2018. His challengers are from within the Sheriff’s Department and another county police force. Lt. Chad Bianco works at the Hemet Sheriff’s Station. He is one of several lieutenants who have been assigned to that station in the past several years. He also is in…
Idyllwild Water District Director Geoffrey Caine has submitted his resignation effective March 1. With much regret, Caine said health problems are taking longer to improve than he wished and are forcing his departure from the board. In his letter, he wrote, “This is very disappointing. I wanted to become a director in part to help…
LAFCO grants approval On Jan. 25, Riverside County’s Local Agency Formation Committee unanimously agreed with the Board of Supervisors’ recommendation to dissolve County Service Area 60 (Pinyon). This is the first step in the dissolution process, according to George Spiliotis, LAFCO executive director. A public hearing for objections will be held, probably next month. However,…
Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz, Democratic incumbent for California’s 36th Congressional seat, is having little trouble raising money for his third re-election campaign. At the end of 2017, he had far more cash available than the combined total of all his challengers. The election is still 10 months away and Republicans still see the district as…
On Tuesday, Jan 30, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Dan Talbot as acting chief of the Riverside County Fire Department. After a closed session to discuss a replacement of former Fire Chief John Hawkins, whom Cal Fire removed on Jan. 19, the board announced its concurrence with the Cal Fire decision to appoint…
Editor: “In My Father’s Footsteps — A Daughter’s Search for Answers “is the first narrative in a four-part project entitled, “Musical Roots: An Exploration of Cultural Heritage and Musical Influences.” It will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Idyllwild Arts. The project had its genesis in 2004 upon discovering an old letter…
By Becky and Jack Clark Co-publishers The Town Crier now has 16 business members we wish to thank: Baily Winery (Carol & Phil Baily); Ying Chen & Andrew Lichtman, attorneys at law; Everitt’s Minerals & Gallery (Janet & Larry Everitt); The Family Business (tax preparation – Craig & Janice Coopersmith); Fern Creek Medical Center; Fern…
