At Tuesday’s Riverside County Planning Commission meeting, more than 50 people spoke during the public comment period. Seventeen of them were either Idyllwild residents or have property in Idyllwild. Below is a summary of each of their comments to the commission about the proposed changes to Ordinance 927, Short-term Rentals (STR). Alexandra Koromzay expressed concerns…
The fifth-annual Here and Now Art Show last Saturday saw the participation of 36 artists who submitted their original artworks for judgment. Oakwood Village provided the backdrop to showcase these pieces while attendees were treated to performances by Makai Metzler and Todd Fowler. The atmosphere was further enriched by captivating spoken word performances and poetry…
Idyllwild Water District (IWD) held its monthly board of directors meeting Wednesday, Aug. 16. Ratepayer David Hunt presented a letter outlining complaints. He claimed that the water bill for an unoccupied house had gone up by $50 with the new rates that went into effect last month. He did not provide any evidence to back…
In a brief meeting last Thursday, the Fern Valley Water District’s (FVWD) board of directors reviewed the end of fiscal year 2022-23 financial results and appointed a committee to review conservation incentives. Last year’s budget surplus topped half a million dollars. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, FVWD’s income was a pleasant surprise….
Rustic tranquility or utter chaos? Dear Editor: Are any other store owners disgruntled with the excessive noise, parking and driving chaos on weekends? What about your loss of normal revenue on weekends? Do you really like the idiotic graffiti? Do you enjoy so much alcohol being offered on the street? There was a time not…
In January 2022, the Town Crier reported that Idyllwild Arts Foundation (IAF) had been sued by a former student alleging sexual harassment by defendant Keith Lewis, a former instructor at Idyllwild Arts Academy. In December, IAF put this lawsuit behind it by settling the matter with the plaintiff by means of Alternative Dispute Resolution. The…
Idyllwild Fire The Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Sunday to Sunday, Aug. 13 to 20. • No dates or times, rescue & emergency medical services. Circle Dr., Hwy. 243, Lake Ln. • Aug. 14 — Rescue & EMS, 11:23 a.m. Forest Haven Dr. • Aug. 18 — Rescue & EMS, 11:13…
Local resident Richard Montaño spent time last week in front of the post office doing his part to help survivors of Maui’s historic and devastating fires. He has some personal history in Maui and his son, Dylan, lives just outside Lahaina with his wife Rachel and their two children; a daughter who will soon be…
75 years ago – 1948 At long last, a suitable place was found for a mountain branch of the county library — a small building on the Fern Valley Lodge property. Volunteer librarians were being sought. 70 years ago – 1953 Sierra Club members of the rock-climbing division again tackled Tahquitz Rock. Several new routes…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens complimented each other, knowing they would soon be adopted. Harley: Aren’t you all so happy that you live in a safe, indoor location? Phil: No kidding. After experiencing the storm from inside the ARF cattery, I’m even more glad to…
