Idy’s Helping Hands (IHH) is a 501(c)(3) group with the number one goal of enriching the lives of the seniors and adult residents with disabilities. Through compassion, socialization and emotional support, IHH has been successful in doing so. “Our team is inspired by their love for the elderly, professional experience and a desire to be…
A Pine Cove road clearing project is underway. The first section of work began Monday, April 27 and continued through Tuesday, April 28. Another section of work will begin Tuesday, May 5, according to Pete Coy of Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (MCFSC). MCFSC is overseeing the project. Coy told the newspaper that different sections…
The Fern Valley Water District board held its April meeting by teleconference. The board received updates on how the district is dealing with COVID-19, the status of the pipeline replacement project, a pump failure at well 11, water loss and the potential for establishing a payment plan policy. All field employees are working independently to…
We’re all aware of the physicians, nurses, and other hospital workers, and the fire, ambulance and law enforcement personnel who are risking their health and their lives while saving the lives of others during this pandemic. No praise is enough for such heroes. But there are additional front-line heroes right here on our Hill who…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, April 19 to April 25. Idyllwild • April 19 — Alarm call, 10:45 a.m. 54000 block of Marian View Dr. Handled by deputy. • April 19 — Public disturbance, 6:59 p.m. Delano Dr. Handled by deputy. • April…
By Riverside University Health System Riverside County Public Health Officer Dr. Cameron Kaiser is extending his order requiring residents to wear face coverings when outside and to continue practicing social distancing through June 19. The county is also moving to fully align with the governor’s “Stay-at-Home” order until amended or rescinded. Riverside County residents are…
The number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase throughout Riverside County. Riverside University Health System (RUHS) is still reporting three confirmed COVID-19 cases for Idyllwild-Pine Cove as of April 28. The number has not increased since April 6. The first confirmed case in Idyllwild-Pine Cove was April 3. As of April 28 at 3 p.m.,…
County Service Area (CSA) 38 advisory committee was dissolved last week by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors during their regular meeting. The committee was appointed by Riverside County Third District Supervisor Chuck Washington and served the area of Pine Cove. CSA 38 funding comes from an Ad-Valorem tax (property tax) for enhanced structural fire…
Like many other small businesses, the Town Crier has been impacted by COVID-19. We are cooperating with the expert-prescribed economic shutdown by closing our office to the public and doing business by phone and email. Our Members and Advertisers have been golden. Every day Members are renewing their Memberships, and new Members join us weekly…
A fatal motorcycle collision occurred on Highway 371 last week, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Matt Napier. On April 15 at 2:57 p.m., Albert Charles Farrell, 79 of Palm Springs, was driving a gold and blue 2010 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide east on Highway 371 just west of Highway 74 when, for…
