Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Chief John R. Hawkins reminds all citizens that Riverside County Ordinances 858 and 787 prohibit the use of any type of fireworks in Riverside County; including sparklers. The cities of Blythe, Cathedral City, Coachella, Desert Hot Springs and Indio are allowing the sale and use of State Fire Marshal approved “safe…
A magnitude 3.5 quake, the fourth since June 7 over magnitude 3 to strike near the Idyllwild area, occurred at 6:53 a.m. Sunday, June 25. The quake epicenter was 5 miles north-northwest of Banning at a depth of 8.6 miles. A June 7 quake measured magnitude 3.2 and was near Cabazon, one on June 9…
For the seventh consecutive year, the Idyllwild Town Crier is requesting nominations for the annual Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award. Bring your nomination to the Town Crier office at 54405 N. Circle Dr., mail it to P.O. Box 157, Idyllwild, CA 92549, or send by email to becky@towncrier.com by Aug. 31. The honor is given…
Last week, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors adopted a preliminary budget for fiscal year 2017-18, which begins July 1. The major unresolved issue is the level of funding for the Sheriff’s Department. During the discussion about the 2017-18 budget, Supervisor Marion Ashley, 5th District, stated, “Public safety is still the number one priority of…
The full board of directors of the Idyllwild Water District voted to adopt multiple regulations involving rules and regulations, water and sewer standby fees, water and sewer rates, fees and charges and the budget for 2017-18 last week. The votes were unanimous in all but one, adoption of Resolution 738, water and sewer rates, fees…
Matthew Castillo, 31, of Idyllwild, pleaded guilty to inflicting corporeal injuries and a prior conviction within the past seven years. The plea was made Monday, June 26, following the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office’s submission of an amended complaint. Judge Mark Mandio denied probation and sentenced Castillo to two years in state prison. This is…
Arrested in July 2015, Frank Gutierrez pleaded guilty to two felonies and two misdemeanor charges and admitted to several prior convictions on March 30. Judge David A. Gunn pronounced the sentence Monday, June 19. He imposed a low term of two years and eight months for counts 2 (possession of controlled substances) and 3 (marijuana…
Three traffic crashes took place over the last week on Hill roads, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. At 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, Matthew Stuart, 20, of Hemet, was driving his white 2002 Mazda Protégé sedan westbound on Highway 74, 300 feet east of Strawberry Creek, when he made an…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, June 18 to 24. Idyllwild • June 18 — Alarm call, 4:38 a.m. 54000 block of Marian View Dr. Handled by deputy. • June 18 — Alarm call, 10:26 a.m. Hemstreet Pl. Handled by deputy. • June 19…
By Jon King Exclusive to the Town Crier Editor’s note: Idyllwild resident mountaineer Jon King was involved with the rescue of two climbers this past Saturday and provided the following account. On Saturday June 24, at 6.30 p.m., I received a call from the U.S. Forest Service asking if I could assist with a rescue…
