The judicial system is a critical and vital component of government. Public safety requires more than police simply arresting people accused of a crime — whether criminal or civil. The defendants must either admit the deed or must stand trial. A judge oversees the trial and often sets the penalty if the defendant is found…
On Jan. 19, Tom Vilsack, secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced the allocation of nearly half a billion dollars to reduce wildfire risks in and near national forests landscapes in Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah and Washington. “It is no longer a matter of if a wildfire will threaten many western communities…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) has announced the hiring of new Head of School Jason Hallowbard, presently vice provost for Academic and Artistic Education at Interlochen Center for the Arts in Michigan. He will take over from present Head of School Craig Sellers this summer. IAA President Pamela Jordan hailed Hallowbard in a statement, saying his…
One result of the 2021 redistricting of Riverside County’s supervisorial districts was shifting the Hill communities — from Pine Cove south through Garner Valley — into District 4 from District 3. District 4 Supervisor V. Manuel Perez was unopposed for his reelection, consequently the Hill did not get to vote last fall for a supervisor….
Albert Hammond’s 1972 lyrics were what us Easterners remember. “Seems it never rains in Southern California. Seems I’ve often heard that kind of talk before. It never rains in California.” But Hill residents know B.J. Thomas was closer to the truth, “Raindrops keep falling on my head. But that doesn’t mean my eyes will soon…
Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) Board of Directors met last week with the main item a presentation from representatives of Smart Earth Technologies, (SET) the company proposing to update Pine Cove’s valves. The board unanimously approved the proposal. The smart meters will replace the district’s 1,117 mechanical meters. Nick and Robert Gallegos of SET, based…
Brendan Steele posted 68-73-64-66 — 271 to finish tied for 32nd place in The American Express PGA golf tournament played on three courses in the Coachella Valley last week. The Idyllwild native’s drives averaged 307.5 yards, finding 75% of the fairways, and he hit more than 80% of the greens in regulation, amassing an eagle…
Idyllwild Garden Club As of Jan. 18, the Idyllwild Community Garden and Education Center has become a project under the Idyllwild Garden Club. This new partnership will expand current collaborations that already include compost bin sales, alpaca gold nugget sales, educational classes, speaking engagements and partnering with Idyllwild School of the Arts “Art in Society”…
The Town Crier has been unable to capture a photograph of this year’s winners of the Town Crier’s annual snow guessing contest. The winners voted the correct date of Dec. 12, 2022, at Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery. Their names were picked from a hat. The winners are Bernie Hoffinger and Jill Murphy. Sadly, Murphy…
On Tuesday, Jan. 10, three supervisors and the new county auditor-controller were sworn into office at the beginning of the first Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting for 2023. Following that, new board officers were elected. Supervisors Karen Spiegel (2nd District) and V. Manuel Perez (4th District), who were unopposed, and Yxstian Gutierrez (5th District),…
