TC continues on track By Jack Clark Co-publisher and General Counsel The Town Crier boasts 532 Members now, so we continue on track to meet our goal of the minimum new Memberships we estimated the TC would need to be a viable newspaper that new, younger-than-me publishers would want to acquire. The moment of truth…
A tentative trial start date in the case against Marcus Green has been set for July 2. Green, 53, of Thermal, was the driver of a car that went over the side of Highway 74 in May 2016 resulting in the death of a 5-month-old child. The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office filed two felony…
At 4:05 p.m. Saturday, June 2, a two-car, non-injury collision occurred on Highway 74 at Paradise Drive. The first vehicle involved, a silver 1995 Chevrolet Astro van driven by Bernadine Stoll 81, of Pine Cove, was driving south on Paradise Drive. The second vehicle was a silver 2014 Nissan Ultima, driven by Tara Davenport 27,…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, May 27 to June 2. Idyllwild • May 27 — Noise complaint, 3:48 a.m., Upper Rim Rock Rd. Handled by deputy. • May 27 — 911 hangup from cellphone, 12:19 p.m., 25000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled…
One of the issues discussed during the Idyllwild Water District rate workshop was consolidation of the three local water districts — Idyllwild, Fern Valley and Pine Cove. Greg Henry, of NBS, who conducted the rate study, explained that IWD needed a sufficient reserve balance in case of unexpected, major and expensive catastrophes. “Smaller districts need…
Idyllwild residents live in one of the most wildfire-prone forests in the country, with vivid, scorched reminders of past blazes dotting the evacuation routes from the Hill. But Hill communities are far from being proverbial “sitting ducks,” with no recourse to protecting their homes, properties and lives. Oftentimes, the only thing that stands between a…
Dr. Schelly relocates chiropractic office Barry Shapiro, cherished owner of the Idyllwild Pharmacy, retires this week to pursue a long-held dream. Together with Linda, his wife of 43 years, they plan to travel north by caravan, documenting the journey through photography. Shapiro leaves Idyllwild in good hands with new owner George Baslious, bachelor of science…
At 6 a.m., the tentative election results have one clear message. The Primary election was boring for California voters. Turnout was will be less than 40 percent. The Riverside County Registrar’s Office has counted about 193,000 ballots, which is 20 percent of registered voters. Another 123,000 remain to be counted, 102,000 of that total are…
Voters came early to cast ballots in California’s primary election, Tuesday, June 5. By 7:15 a.m., nearly 10 voters had completed the two-page ballot. The polls are open until 8 p.m.
Although the table for directors was virtually empty, the Idyllwild Water District’s conference room was full of customers concerned about the district’s rate hike proposal. Ironically, more former directors — John Cook, Mike Frietas and Vic Sirkin — were present than current board members. The IWD board has one vacancy, and directors Dr. Charles “Chip”…
