The chief organization in the U.S. noted for teaching leadership, building character, and developing outdoor and other life skills in pre-teen and high school-aged boys announced May 2 it will open its doors to welcome girls. The Boys Scouts of America is broadening its boys-only “iconic programs” to families and young people, but will retain…
According to the U.S. Forest Service, two military V22 Ospreys are scheduled to do a touch-and-go training landing at Keenwild Helibase, sometime between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 15. The Forest Service spokesman said he’s unsure if they are from Pendleton, Miramar, etc., but is trying to confirm. Also, if weather conditions check out,…
Construction begins soon for Phase I of the Idyllwild Community Center. Photos by JP Crumrine
At 6:41 p.m. Wednesday, May 9, Sabrina Garcia, 25, of San Jacinto, was driving a black, 2002 Mercedes westbound on Highway 74, east of Bee Canyon Truck Trail, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. In the right front seat was James Honeycutt, 28, also from San Jacinto. The driver was wearing…
Deputy association financing Bianco campaign The race for the next sheriff of Riverside County is becoming very expensive. Hundreds of thousands of dollars have already been spent and the total will go into the millions if none of the candidates garners more than 50 percent of the vote on June 5. Incumbent Sheriff Stan Sniff…
Dave Brown, former chief of police for the city of Hemet, is one of three challengers to the re-election of Riverside County Sheriff Stan Sniff. “I’m the only outside candidate,” he said. “And I have actual experience leading a law-enforcement agency.” Brown knows the Hill. He grew up in Hemet, attended Little Lake Elementary School,…
Editor’s note: This week, Riverside County sheriff candidates Chad Bianco and Dave Brown are interviewed. In two weeks, Sheriff Stan Sniff’s interview will appear. Miguel Garcia, the fourth candidate, has not responded to the Town Crier. Background Lt. Chad Bianco has been with the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department for 24 years. He began in corrections…
Mike Hestrin is the incumbent Riverside County district attorney. He was elected in June 2014 and sworn into office on Jan. 5, 2015. Prior to his campaign for DA, he served 20 years in the DA’s office as a prosecutor. Several times selected as Countywide Prosecutor of the Year for Riverside County. Among the criminal…
Lara Gressley, a criminal defense attorney, wants to replace Michael Hestrin as the Riverside County district attorney. If she succeeds, it will be third-consecutive election where the challenger unseats the incumbent DA. Gressley did not announce her candidacy until January, but she does not believe the late start will affect her goal. During her 16-year…
If campaign contributions were votes, incumbent District Attorney Michael Hestrin will be easily re-elected over challenger Lara Gressley. But dollars are not votes and voters will await the results of the June 5 election. Hestrin has slightly more than $200,000 in cash available until election day and more than a month to raise more money….
