Special districts may be moved to statewide elections The last August election for members of the Pine Cove Water District may have occurred this week. The Aug. 29 election was conducted with mail-in ballots. (The results are online now and will be in the Sept. 4 issue of the Town Crier.) When there are more…
A crash that injured two people resulted in a felony arrest for suspicion of driving under the influence. At 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, Rajiv Panchal, 41, of Idyllwild, was driving his 2013 black Ford Taurus northbound on Highway 243, 200 feet south of Jameson Drive, when, in a left-hand curve, he allowed his vehicle…
Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters responded to reports of an injured hiker at Deer Springs Trail and Suicide Rock Trail after receiving a report at 8:46 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26. Firefighters hiked the victim out to an awaiting ambulance. The victim refused medical treatment after being evaluated by paramedics. The injuries were reported as minor.
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, Aug. 20 to 26. Idyllwild • Aug. 21 — Follow-up, 2:15 p.m., address withheld. Handled by deputy. • Aug. 21 — Vehicle burglary, 4:33 p.m., Deer Foot Ln. Report taken. • Aug. 22 — Alarm call, 4:54 p.m.,…
From where did that notion come? Our readers read our article “Does the Town Crier have a future? Our Readers must decide” (reprinted today on page A4) about forming a Membership model for the Town Crier, and they immediately and enthusiastically charged into action with their support. It’s humbling, inspiring, exciting … it’s wonderful. But…
Town Crier readers are responding generously — and quickly! They clearly want a continued newspaper on our Hill, both online and ink-on-paper, and they are stepping up to sponsor it. The Town Crier flag now reflects that it is now a “Member Supported” newspaper. We could not be more proud of the people of our…
County provides property-tax advance With only three commission members present last week, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commission reviewed financial data for the first month of the fiscal year and discussed joining the Fire Districts Association of California. In July, the beginning of fiscal year 2017-18, expenses were about $35,000 greater than revenue. However, reserves…
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat advisory for the San Jacinto Mountains at least through Saturday night, Sept. 2. However, while winter is colder and more dangerous in Idyllwild than in the valleys and coastal areas, this heat weather is considered “dangerous” for those areas. NWS has issued a heat advisory for…
Former board’s lawsuit dismissed On April 4, the Idyllwild Water District dismissed its litigation against current Director Steve Kunkle. “I’m relieved that it isn’t costing the taxpayers any more for a fruitless lawsuit,” said Kunkle. in July 2016, the previous board filed the case alleging Kunkle’s “negligence” created an environmental incident which the district had…
