As the holidays approach, several local organizations continue to help locals help each other. There are at least three groups on the Hill that work to keep individuals and families well fed year-round. All depend on volunteers, who, by contributing regular or occasional shifts, keep the spirit of Thanksgiving alive year-round. Mountain Community Mutual Aid…
The Town Crier’s founder, Ernie Maxwell, noted the changing seasons and the tides of history in editorials and occasional items. Maxwell’s Thanksgiving thoughts are as apt and meaningful today as the day they were written. In 1948, under the headline “Cause for Thanksgiving,” he wrote: “First, for the precious privilege of living in these mountains;…
As Thanksgiving approaches, it is a time of reflection for me. Gratitude plays a part in my daily life, but around the holidays I find significant reasons to be truly grateful. This last year has certainly been challenging and I thank all of you for supporting the Town Crier, and me, as your new publisher…
Cook 1 bag fresh cranberries just covered with water and sugar. Cook until they just start popping. Remove from heat. Add the juice and peel of 2 oranges, 1/2 white onion finely chopped, 1/4 C sugar, 1 large finely chopped jalapeño, small can green chilis. Serve warm or cold. Serve as salsa or on top…
The November 13 meeting of the Directors of Pine Cove Water District was brief. Three directors, President Robert Hewitt, Lou Padula and Vicki Jakubac made a quorum. The first quarter budget review was weighted by large annual expenses: $66 thousand for insurance and over $16 thousand for workers’ comp. Two new trucks were purchased from…
At the November 12th meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Idyllwild Fire Protection District, Chief Mark Lamont’s Report noted invoicing of Mutual Aid calls over $3.6 million for 2024, not including participation in the Mountain Fire in Ventura County. In 2020 mutual aid calls amounted to $500 thousand, and this year is well above…
Editor’s note: A separate story discusses the Assembly District races and the Idyllwild Water District Board election. The polls have been closed for two weeks. Most final results are known, but about 46,900 ballots remain to be counted in Riverside County as of 6 pm, Saturday, Nov.16. About 1,100 ballots were counted since Friday. As…
Editor’s note: A separate story discusses the turnout in the November 5 election and the Congressional District 41 race. For the second consecutive election, the race for Assembly District 47 is very close. As of Saturday evening, Nov. 16, incumbent Republican Gregg Wallis leads his Democratic opponent Christy Holstege by 3,900 votes. Wallis took the…
Late Friday, Nov. 9, after a nearly 12-hour meeting, the California Air Resources Board approved changes to the Low Carbon Fuel Standard. While the vote was 12-2, this was a controversial decision, especially in the wake of Gov. Gavin Newsom’s call of a Special Legislative Session to address increasing gasoline prices in the State. The…
Dear Spiritual Workout:I have a confusing relationship with my manager at work. We are friends outside of work and she lets me get away with things but she has crossed boundaries with physically pinching me when she disagrees with me. I like my job and need money but am not sure how to feel about…
