Luis Alberto Artieda “was last known to be in Idyllwild from June 26 to 29,” according to a flyer. “His car was found on La Mirada Road and Ramona Road near North Lyyken Trailhead in the city of Palm Springs.” His vehicle was towed July 8 by the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) after the…
The area of Idyllwild-Pine Cove has a total of 118 reported COVID-19 cases since the outbreak and two deaths reported, according to the Riverside University Health System – Public Health website. One hundred and fifteen of the 118 people have recovered.As of July 27, Riverside County had 305,589 confirmed COVID-19 cases, 4,658 deaths related to…
We’re well into our second year of COVID, and it seems uncertainty prevails as to whether the pandemic is winding down with the number of people vaccinated or beginning a new surge with delta variant and the number of people still unvaccinated.So, once again, thanks are in order to the essential workers in our community…
Multiple collisions occurred from July 1 to 11, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Matt Napier.At 8:25 a.m. Thursday, July 1, Mark Charles Wakeling, 53, of Winchester, was driving a red and white 2019 Cal Fire Dodge Ram 5500. Wakeling was in an on-duty emergency vehicle traveling eastbound on Highway 74 5,000…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • July 19 — Medical aid, 7:20 a.m. Fern Valley Rd.• July 19 — Walk-in medical aid, 1:15 p.m.• July 19 — Hazardous condition – other, 3:40 p.m. Saunders Meadow Rd.• July 19 — Walk-in medical aid, 9:18 p.m.• July 20 — Medical…
By Ann SmithReporter A topic creating a range of emotions has been simmering in Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Mountain Center. The Town Crier will attempt to give you some current information on homelessness in the local area.Homelessness is the result of various circumstances such as lack of affordable housing, mental health, substance abuse, loss of…
Stephanie YostIdyllwild Community Center The Idyllwild Community Center is welcoming one and all to an all-community Open House for the restored and renovated Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 31. Residents and visitors will be able to go on a self-guided tour of Town Hall and receive information about the renovation…
Mile High Radio Club (MHRC) president Bill Tell shared a document (on page A3) “outlining several ongoing projects” the club “is actively engaged in.” “This document was started several years ago when we were asked to participate in the Community Wildfire Protection Plan revisions,” Tell wrote. “We have advanced several projects over the past several…
Lori BrookesContributed “There’s a dragon in the forest,” the words ushered in high-above the forest floor, by Darla Priest, who just happened to be working a shift in the Tahquitz Peak Fire Lookout, when black smoke was building from the arson-ignited fire on July 25, 2018, just around 1200 hours. As an avid hiker and…
For the 11th 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 melissa@towncrier.com by 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 12.The honor…
