Legislators want a March presidential primary
Last week, California Secretary of State Alex Padilla testified in support of moving the California presidential primary back to the third Tuesday of March.
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Tribute to the Town Crier’s Patrons and Sponsors
By Becky and Jack Clark
Co-publishers
Nine Patrons and 60 Sponsors grace the Town Crier’s Membership list into this new year. These are folk with the...
Ruiz campaign coffers swelling with cash
Pelzer’s contributions significantly trail Ruiz
Dollars are not votes and upsets happen. Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-36) can personally vouch for the possibility of a challenger...
Prop 26: Sports wagering made easy at casinos
Proposition 26 would allow sports betting at the four privately owned racetracks and licensed tribal casinos.At either location — tribal casino or...
Historic legislation to lower prescription drug costs passes House
By the Office of Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D.Contributed
On Dec. 12, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) voted to...
Motorcyclist injured in solo crash
A motorcyclist was injured in a crash just south of Idyllwild Thursday, Jan. 22, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer....
County formulating vision for future growth
A Supervisor Washington-initiated effort
Riverside County is developing a vision or strategic plan to guide policy and budget issues over the next decade. Vision 2030...
Fern Valley enters Stage 3 water shortage emergency
Fern Valley Water District is now in water shortage emergency Stage 3; implementation rules will be disseminated over the next few weeks. The district...
DeForest leaves school board
On Thursday, Feb. 12, the Hemet Unified School District announced the resignation of trustee Dr. Lisa DeForest, effective Feb. 11. She had served on...
Daniel Plott pleads guilty to attempted hit and run
In a Riverside County Superior courtroom Wednesday, Dec. 3, Daniel L. Plott, 45, of Idyllwild, pleaded guilty to attempted hit and run and also...