By Ari LazarusConsumer Education Specialist, FTC Phishing scams can be hard to spot. For example, we’ve been hearing about one where people get a text message saying that there’s a package waiting for them and asking them to click a link to learn more. Sounds innocent enough, right? Unfortunately, not.The messages are coming from scammers….
By Diana LambertEdSource San Juan Unified in Sacramento had 38 students in its home-school program in March, when the state closed school campuses because of the spread of Covid-19. Now, it has more than 700.The home-schooling program (https://www.sanjuan.edu/homeschool), which offers an alternative to the distance learning instruction currently prescribed by the school district, was started…
By Riverside CountyContributed Looking for a safe, socially-distanced way to learn how to create a soil amendment that’s great for gardens? On Saturday, Oct. 3, the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources will host free virtual backyard composting and vermicomposting classes that can be accessed on any computer, tablet or smartphone.Learn how to recycle organic…
There are 12 propositions on California’s ballot, Props. 14-25. If you are a registered voter in California, you probably recently received the “Official Voter Information Guide” (guide) in the mail from the California Secretary of State. It is 111 pages long.The Town Crier thought it might be useful for voters to see the various propositions…
The Town Crier contacted the candidates running for Idyllwild Fire Protection District board of commissioners, State Assembly and Congress. Our questions and their responses are below. Not all candidates responded or met the deadline. Responses are printed in the order they were received. Responses from Lake Hemet Municipal Water District board candidates will be published…
By Metro Editorial ServiceContributed Nutrition and Halloween do not necessarily go hand-in-hand. While many parents may go to great lengths to ensure their youngsters’ Halloween treats offer at least a little nutritional value, the bulk of costumed childrens’ hauls still tends to be candy.Pumpkin seeds are one delicious yet often overlooked Halloween treat. According to…
By the office of Gov. Gavin NewsomContributed On Tuesday, Sept. 8, Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled a new PSA partnership on back-to-school safety with Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit behind “Sesame Street,” and facilitated by the Skoll Foundation and Participant, with the first PSA featuring Elmo that was released Tuesday in media markets in California, nationally through…
By U.S. Forest ServiceContributed Most of California remains under the threat of unprecedented and dangerous fire conditions with a combination of extreme heat, significant windstorms, dry conditions and firefighting resources that are stretched to the limit.Due to these conditions, the USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region announced the following temporary closures and fire restrictions on…
By John FensterwaldEdSource California would become the first state to require that all high school students pass a one-semester ethnic studies course to graduate if Gov. Gavin Newsom signs a bill that the Legislature passed on Monday [Aug. 31], the last day of the legislative session.But in order to get Assembly Bill 331 out of…
By County of RiversideContributed This week’s [Aug. 10] earthquake swarm beneath the Salton Sea, at the southern end of the San Andreas Fault, is a stark reminder that Riverside County residents and businesses must prepare for earthquakes.“Earthquakes can happen at any time,” said Bruce Barton, director of the Riverside County Emergency Management Department (EMD). “It…
