This episode of “Days of Our Nine Lives” is dedicated to profiling the cast of characters. Pepper: Pepper, one of four tuxedo cats in the ARF cattery, has learned to love humans, but she lets them know that she will come to them; they just need to be patient. Pepper is 5 years old and…
Ken Dahleen and his Big Band Staff wrap the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series on Thursday night, Aug. 24. Dahleen and his board produce the successful series for locals, giving the town an old-fashioned “gathering in the park” summer music experience. Like the Fourth of July Parade and the Christmas Tree Lighting celebration, ISCS has become…
In returning to its straight-ahead jazz roots, Jazz in the Pines year 24 will be remembered as the year innovative and compelling jazz could be heard in all three festival venues. Even in the French Quarter, innovation found a place and an audience. Santa Monica street busker, singer/songwriter Eric Kufs opened the venue on Sunday,…
On Monday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will pass across the continental United States and though total eclipses are not rare, one passing across the U.S. is not common. The last opportunity was in 1979. A total eclipse is when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. Essentially, the Moon’s shadow falls…
Editor’s note: The Town Crier continues to solicit opinions, pro and con, on legalizing medical marijuana dispensaries in Idyllwild. Last week’s article “Marijuana dispensaries closed down” elicited reader response with some supporting and others opposing medical-marijuana dispensaries in Idyllwild. One reader and user of medical marijuana, Marcia Harlan, spoke to the Town Crier about severe…
Residents of Garner Valley who also are customers of Lake Hemet Municipal Water District are likely facing increased water costs this fall. Last Thursday, Aug. 10, the LHMWD board and staff held a public hearing in Garner Valley to describe the proposed rate hike and answer customer questions. About 25 people attended the session, which…
Monday, Aug. 14, is the deadline for voters to register and be eligible to cast a ballot in the Aug. 29 election for directors of the Pine Cove Water District. It is also an all mail-ballot election, so there will be no established polling place. Registration applications submitted online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov prior to midnight Monday…
Two vehicle crashes occurred on Hill roads over the last week. Both involved arrests for suspicion of driving under the influence. At 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, Chloe Bahr, 19, of Oceanside, was driving her gray 2015 Toyota Corolla southbound on Highway 243, two-tenths of a mile north of the intersection with Highway 74, when…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 30 to Aug. 5. Idyllwild • July 30 — 911 call, 11:05 a.m., Cowbell Alley. Handled by deputy. • July 30 — Civil dispute, 12:18 p.m., Rockdale Dr. Handled by deputy. • July 30 — Public disturbance,…
Reported missing June 30 David O’Sullivan, 25, left his home in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland, on March 20. A novice hiker, O’Sullivan planned a five-month hike of the entire Pacific Crest Trail from the border with Mexico to that with Canada. He started in Campo on March 22. He last contacted his family on April…
