Twice, arraignments for Robert Pape, 28, and Cristin Smith, 27, have been re-scheduled. The latest arraignment was for June 21 and a new time for the arraignment is now Tuesday, July 5. Both men have been arrested for the 2006 triple murders of Jon Hayward, Vicki Friedli and Vicki’s daughter, Becky Friedli, that occurred in…
Monday afternoon, June 20, Brian Tisdale, mayor of Lake Elsinore and a member of 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington’s staff, was arrested on two misdemeanor charges — vandalism and battery on a former companion. On Tuesday, Washington’s office issued the following statement, “On Monday afternoon (6/20) I initiated action to place my staff member, Brian…
At the June 24 information arraignment for Frank Gutierrez, 66, of Idyllwild, who was arrested in July 2015, a July 25 trial readiness conference was set with a possible jury trial to begin Aug. 8. Supervising District Attorney Deborah Lucky filed a paper elaborating on the charge against Gutierrez. In the document, she said, “…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved the fire services contract between the county’s fire department and the city of San Jacinto. For one year, the contract cost is $3.4 million, which includes a “quick attack” squad at the city’s western side. Although the proposal passed 4-1, besides 5th District Supervisor Marion Ashley’s negative vote,…
Editor: There are many reasons we all choose to live in Idyllwild. Perhaps the best reason of all is the sense of community and family we share. Lately, the Idyllwild Water District is challenging that caring attitude. We realize there is a group of citizens who feel that as long as they get their water,…
Editor: I’m sending this as a PSA for both resident and visiting dog owners: Please consider your pet’s best interest when deciding whether to attend the 4th of July Parade in Idyllwild together. It’s a wonderful event that we’ve enjoyed over many years, but in thinking like a dog and speaking just for myself, it’s…
Editor: The difference of opinions in each letter is symptomatic of the social/political split dividing the United States today. The definition of tolerance is: “the disposition to be patient and fair toward those whose opinions or practices differ from one’s own.” Ms. Stearns only questioned the motivation for being tattooed. She was neither impatient nor…
Editor: While we feel very much honored to be recognized with the Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award, we want the community to know this award does not belong to us alone. Idyllwild Animal Rescue Friends, ARF, is made up of a group of hard working, very dedicated individuals without whom this organization would cease to…
Last August, Idyllwild Water District customers ousted two directors, one long-standing, in an election in favor of two new candidates for the IWD Board of Directors. Obviously, you spoke that you desired change. And maybe you felt a great success in that action, and trust that all is in good hands now. You would be…
