Initial Thoughts: Political largesse, earmarks and public policy …
Sue Nash, the Press-Enterprise editorial board and the Town Crier have overlapping but dissimilar views of good government.
A once well-known Massachusetts Democratic Congressman, Tip...
Opinion: Ambulance service in jeopardy
I still think the fire commission is fully responsible. For months, before the general election, it should have been warning us of crisis....
Opinion: IIFC audience choice award
Kudos to Steve and Phil for a well-run festival. It introduces new people to our hamlet, and with the exceptionally low price...
Opinion: Re-establish the Municipal Advisory Commitee
I live in Idyllwild Calif., where Supervisor Stone has flatly refused to re-establish the Hill MAC (Municipal Advisory Council) because (as he...
Opinion: License or not
Homeowners and landlords know a contractor is better off without a contractors license! Why?
Because if they screw up, then it’s not their problem....
Creature Corner: Jan. 26, 2012
All tails are wagging and paws are up for Shasta and Chloe who finally were reunited with their humans. As well as the Pomeranian in Garner Valley. Sugar, one of the “Girl Scout Kitties” is now in his furever home with a new name of Forest!
Past Tense: Jan. 26, 2012
65 years ago - 1947
The Chamber of Commerce announced that a deputy sheriff would be assigned to the area, and a new switchboard...
Initial Thoughts: We need and need to know about IFPD …
On Monday, I received a question which is below. I responded and asked the writer if she wanted it printed as a letter to...
Creature Corner: Jan. 19, 2012
Several four-leggeds decided to venture out on their own this weekend, and most have been reunited. Paws up to Sammy the Rhodesian ridgeback mix, Shelby the black Lab, Truffles the Rottie mix, Susie the blonde Lab and Tank the Lab/pit puppy.
Past Tense: Jan. 19, 2012
65 years ago - 1947
There were 300 families living year-round in the area.
60 years ago - 1952
Movie shows at Hillbilly Lodge ended...