Periodically, the Town Crier has sought information from Hill propane suppliers regarding pricing and other matters. Some companies will talk to us, others won’t. Propane suppliers are private companies, not regulated by state public utility commissions in the way public utilities such as natural gas, electric and water are regulated. And because pricing is based…
Editor’s note: After the Riverside County Registrar of Voters certified the final count of ballots in the Nov. 6 election, the Town Crier spoke with state Sen. Jeff Stone, who was reelected to his second term in Sacramento. “It was a pretty challenging election. And I take all my races seriously,” Stone said. He noted…
According to Caltrans Public Information Officer Terri Kasinga, Highway 243 near Lake Fulmor will fully open in both directions after 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12. This is earlier than the anticipated opening day of Friday, Dec. 14.
On Friday, Dec. 7, Highway 243 was closed in both directions through Friday, Dec. 14, Caltrans announced last week. The closure location is just north of Lake Fulmor and work will continue 24/7 until it’s completed. Caltrans stressed in its press release, “Traffic will not be allowed to cross. Please be advised that traffic will…
The body of David “Dave” Elliott Bradish, 80, of Idyllwild, was found Saturday afternoon, Dec. 8. He had been missing since Monday, Nov. 26. Another search and rescue effort was initiated after his dog, Ginger, was found Wednesday near the Fern Valley Corners area of Idyllwild. Rain delayed the new search until Saturday. Bradish suffered…
Regardless of how Hill residents voted, which candidates they favored, the Hill is fertile area for candidates to reap votes. Again, from north on Highway 243 to Paradise Corners, the turnout substantially exceeded state and county interest in the November election. Turnout The California Secretary of State reported that 12.7 million Californians cast ballots in…
The U.S. Forest Service intends to conduct several prescribed burning projects this week throughout the San Bernardino National Forest and in the San Jacinto Ranger District. Today, the burn will be at the Kenworthy Fire Station in Garner Valley. Tomorrow, the Forest Service plans to burn more piles near the Vista Grande Fire Station north…
Highway 243 is closed in both directions just north of Lake Fulmor. However, a second project on Highway 243 between Skyland Ranch and Mt. Edna Road will result in a flagging operation. One lane will be open and a pilot vehicle will guide traffic through the work zone, but only in that area. Highway 243…
Highway 243 is closed in both directions just north of Lake Fulmor. However, a second project on Hwy. 243 between Skyland Ranch and Mt. Edna Road will result in a flagging operation. One lane will be open and pilot vehicle will guide traffic through the work zone. This work, slope and drainage repairs, will be…
The body of David Bradish was found Saturday, Dec. 8. He had been missing since Monday, Nov. 26. Another search and rescue effort was initiated yesterday. On Wednesday, his dog, Ginger, was found near the Fern Valley Corners area of Idyllwild. Rain delayed the new search until Saturday. Bradish was 80-years-old and suffered from Alzheimer’s….
