By Stephanie Yost Idyllwild Community Center President Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is pleased to announce the arrival of a second porta-potty at the Idyllwild Community Playground, which ICC operates. As with the current porta-potty, County Service Area (CSA) 36 funds covered the cost. ICC is aware that the single porta-potty at the playground is often…
Will Steichen Recreation & Program DirectorIdyllwild Community Center After a short break, Co-ed Volleyball is back in action. Games are played at Buckhorn Camp every Monday, Tuesday and Friday for the remainder of March, with the playoffs slated to take place early April. On behalf of ICC and all participants, we want to extend our…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, Feb. 28 to March 6. • Feb. 28 — Traffic crash with injuries, 12:35 p.m. Hwy. 74.• Feb. 28 — Public service assist, 4:16 p.m. Maranatha Dr.• Feb. 28 — EMS call, provide advanced life support, 8:05 p.m. Maranatha Dr.• March…
In January, Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington urged persons with high-risk conditions (e.g., age and chronic health problems) who have tested positive for COVID-19 avail themselves of monoclonal antibody treatment at Riverside University Health System (RUHS) – Medical Center. RUHS-MC is administering sotrovimab, an IV infusion shown to be effective against omicron and other variants….
Your new or renewed Town Crier Membership comes with a big bonus: Thanks to the continued generosity of Bruce Ross and Eileen Gallo-Ross, each TC new or renewed Membership receives discounts at their Red Kettle restaurant in downtown Idyllwild on up to two meals per day for six months.New Members also receive a nice-looking “Town…
As California begins to roll back COVID-related public health measures, school districts across the state, including Hemet Unified School District (HUSD), have been announcing an end to mask mandates, even as other measures remain in effect.The two-yearlong rolling battle with the virus has divided parents, teachers and school boards, splitting all three groups and putting…
California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Jason Montez reported several traffic crashes over the past few weeks.At 7:50 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, Sergio Garcia-Montoya, 50, of San Bernardino, was driving a gray 2009 Honda Accord eastbound on Highway 74 below Mountain Center greater than 10 mph when he collided with a black 2009 Texas…
Last week, the Riverside County (RC) Planning Department released for public comment a revised draft of major changes to Ordinance 927, “Regulating Short Term Rentals” (STR). The current ordinance is five pages long. The revised draft is 17 pages, more than three times the length of the existing ordinance. Among the major changes to current…
The Crier caught up with Idyllwild’s new postmaster this week. Mark A. Pererra displays a balance of cordiality, humility and military precision. He mentioned his Creole roots and two tours of duty with the U.S. Marine Corps in Iraq. In response to a request for a biographical sketch, he submitted this brief note: “Yes, this…
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Cub Scout Pack 96 was officially rechartered Feb. 4, 2022, after many interested parents and families worked behind-the-scenes over several months.As of the date, more than 20 children are enrolled in the program. The pack serves boys and girls, grades kindergarten to fifth, in Idyllwild and surrounding communities.The charter sponsor…
