Out Loud: Precious space …

Here at the editor’s desk, I receive overwhelming requests for precious space in the Town Crier — space that varies depending on the size...

Opinion: Keeping us well informed

My love affair with the San Jacinto Mountains began when I was 9 years old and attending Girl Scout Camp at Azalea Trails. I spent...

‘When’ finally arrived

By Blair Ceniceros Claremont (Formerly of Idyllwild and the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council) For years, Cal Fire, the Forest Service and the Fire Safe Council...

Before our time: Another Mountain Center Fire — 1943 …

The fire erupted unseen in dried-out brush, and wind drove it through Mountain Center before the first fire crew arrived. As flames raced down...

Out Loud: Positive press …

Each time our mountain suffers a tragedy in my more than 23 years at the TC, a media blitz hits Idyllwild. And most of...

Creature Corner – August 1, 2013

We’re still here, too! And the Mountain Fire is not even on our bucket list. Frisbees, treats and getting adopted are. Reunited this week were...

Past Tense: August 1, 2013

65 years ago - 1948 Formal opening ceremonies were to be held to mark the completion of the Banning-Idyllwild Highway. 60 years ago - 1953 The U.S....

Opinion: Awesome coverage

Heartfelt appreciation goes to the Town Crier for the awesome job you did during the Mountain Fire crisis. We are part-timers with a home on...

Opinion: Fire coverage was amazing

Kudos to the Town Crier and WNKI. Having lived here most all of our lives it was so hard to back out of our...

Opinion: Defensible space still at issue

Mountain residents take note: Almost every home here fails to abide by Cal Fire-recommended clearances of minimum spacing between our trees of 15 feet....
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