Update 10:54 a.m. Tuesday: All evacuation orders have been lifted. Update Tuesday morning: The Flats Fire is now 60% contained, according to Incident Command. Update 12:30 p.m. Monday: The Flats Fire’s rate of spread has been stopped, “but high heat, winds and rocky terrain will continue to present challenges for firefighters this week during a…
The Town Crier has Members from Hawaii to Maine, with about 400 newspapers being mailed to off-the-Hill destinations each week. As a Town Crier Member, your newspaper will be mailed to you directly.If you have an Idyllwild or Mountain Center mailbox, you’ll get your newspaper on Wednesdays. If you live off the Hill, you’ll be…
Members of the Pine Cove Property Owners Association (PCPOA) approved yearly donations at their June 5 meeting.This year’s recipients include Fire Station 23 (Pine Cove), Idyllwild Area Historical Society, Mile High Radio Club, Idyllwild HELP Center, Forest Folk, ARF and a special recognition to Jay Mulder for the many hours he spends removing trash from…
The Coyote Fire was reported at 6:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 2. The location of the fire was Old Banning Idyllwild Road south of Shirleon Drive.Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department reported at 8 p.m. June 2, “The fire has burned approximately 60 acres with a moderate rate of spread. The fire is currently burning in medium…
Gov. Gavin Newsom recently stated the state would open up June 15 if “vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to be inoculated” and hospitalization numbers remain low. He also said the June 15 date would be revisited, if needed. He recently stated he would not be ending the state…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • May 24 — Medical aid, 3:27 p.m. John Muir Rd.• May 24 — Medical aid, 11:17 p.m. Saunders Meadow Rd.• May 25 — Medical aid, 11:46 a.m. Lake Hemet.• May 25 — Walk-in emergency medical service, 1:01 p.m.• May 27 — Walk-in…
Fire broke out west of Idyllwild Arts Academy last Wednesday evening, June 2. “The fire was a half-acre, vehicle into vegetation on 5S06 1.5 miles west of Idyllwild Arts Academy,” wrote Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Chief Mark LaMont the night of the fire. “IFPD and U.S. Forest Service responded. It is all lined.”
By Riverside CountyContributed The county of Riverside executive office released a recommended budget (https://www.rivco.org/about-county/budget-and-financial-information) for FY 2021/22 that includes nearly $7 billion for vital regional and local services. The recommended budget demonstrates the values that drive the important work of the county. These priorities are to improve the quality of life for residents, transform the…
David O’Sullivan, of Ireland, was last seen at the Idyllwild Inn April 7, 2017. He was 25 years old when he went missing. The Fowler-O’Sullivan Foundation (FOF) website writes of him, “David [O’Sullivan] was thru-hiking NOBO on the Pacific Crest Trail [PCT] from Mexico to Canada. On April 6, 2017 he sent an email to…
Sheriff’s logThe Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Saturday to Saturday, May 22 to 29. Idyllwild• May 22 — Disoriented subject, 5:49 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.• May 22 — 911 hang up from cellphone, 7:21 p.m. Address undefined. Handled by deputy.• May 22 — Alarm call, 8:24 p.m….
