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League salutes American Legion
Coaches, parents and players in the Town Hall Youth Soccer League stand with American Legion Post 800 members to show their support all season with a display of special “camo” jerseys. Photo by John Drake
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Ordinance revision may prevent some new garages
First, a quick history: Riverside County’s land use and zoning ordinance (348) dates to 1948. In the past 66 years, various Boards of Supervisors have approved nearly 5,500 amendments to the ordinance. “Late last year, the board asked the development staff to undertake a comprehensive re-work of the ordinance,” said Planner David Mares. The changes…
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Hill readies for 17th Art Walk and Wine Tasting
Idyllwild is gearing up for one of its most anticipated annual events — the 17th-annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11. Organized by the Art Alliance of Idyllwild and sponsored by Middle Ridge Winery, the fundraising event this year features 20 Southern California wineries and special exhibitions in the town’s art galleries.
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Santa Ana Threat Index available
As October arrives, the expectation of Santa Ana winds — powerful, hot, dry winds that can turn a spark into a wildfire — rises throughout Southern California and especially on the Hill. Beginning this month, the public will not only be alerted of impending Santa Ana or Red Flag events, but a collaboration among the…
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Town Crier applying for Mainstreet Business Grant
The Idyllwild Town Crier and Visitors Center has applied for a small business grant through Mission Mainstreet Grants, sponsored by Google and Chase. The grant is for $150,000 and, if granted, would be used to update equipment, improve and sustain our visitors center and invest in our building, which would lower our overhead and help…
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Anza Chamber reaches out to Idyllwild
The Anza Chamber of Commerce is opening its doors to businesses from Idyllwild, Mountain Center, Garner Valley and Aguanga. “Our bylaws limited our boundaries to Anza. Even Aguanga, our sister city, wasn’t included,” said Anza Chamber President Robyn Garrison. Their bylaws were originally written in the 1960s, she said. During the review, they decided to…
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Klingaman gets two seconds
Emma Klingaman of Idyllwild is a sophomore on the Lees McRae College, North Carolina Cross Country cycling team. She has two second-place finishes in her last two races. The season ends in December.
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Ruiz and Nestande to face off
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz and Assemblyman Brian Nestande have agreed to a televised debate. The one-hour event will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, the night before the first votes will be cast in the 36th Congressional race. Because of the television studio size, there will be no live audience. Instead, the political…
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Bond measure targets state water infrastructure
Editor’s note: Over the next few weeks before the general election, the Town Crier will review the propositions and local elections on the ballots. California Proposition 1, the Water Bond, targets and proposes to revamp state water supply infrastructure. If passed by voters, $7.12 billion in bonds would be issued to fund a variety of…
