The county announced Tuesday that it has placed a “pause on the administration of Johnson and Johnson vaccines at its clinics, following a recommendation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).” County health officials said “there have been no reports of the rare, severe illness like those described in the CDC guidance among…
By Riverside CountyContributed Riverside County’s new RivCo TV website will now stream upcoming Riverside County Board of Supervisors meetings, along with other public commission meetings, starting Tuesday, April 13. The new website, RivCoTV.org, will take the place of the RivCo Livestream channel, which previously streamed the live board meetings. Those who regularly watch board meetings…
Update April 17: Kendra Johnson, Roy Prifogle’s daughter, updated her Facebook page regarding tomorrow’s (Sunday, April 18) search: “*4/17/21 Daddy’s search (Roy Prifogle Missing Hiker)*For the search tomorrow, the SAR [search and rescue] teams have requested that any volunteers from town search east of the 243, as shown in the photo. This is far from…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) has been supporting local artists for years, putting on some of the community’s most popular art events, including the annual Art Walk & Wine Tasting, which features artists and wine makers from near and far. In January 2018, the AAI opened its first art gallery in the Courtyard building…
Hundreds of people travel the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) every year. Each year, it seems to be more popular as shown by how many hikers make their way through town. While hikers tend to travel on their own or in groups, not many travel with horses. However, Jess Goodlett is not only traveling with one…
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Tuesday “On June 15, California will fully open its economy if two criteria are met:• If vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to be inoculated; and• If hospitalization rates are stable and low.”The entire state will move into the new phase and the state will…
Three collisions occurred on highways 74 and 243 over the last week and a half, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.On March 28 at 8:40 a.m., James Robert Phillips, 72 of Hemet, was driving his silver 1999 Honda Accord southbound on Highway 243 north of Saunders Meadow Road at approximately 30…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Mar. 28 — Medical aid, 7:15 p.m. Highway 74.• Mar. 28 — Gas leak, 7:36 p.m. Glen Rd.• Mar. 29 — Walk-in medical aid, 1:45 p.m.• Mar. 29 — Medical aid, 5:35 p.m. Live Oak Dr.• Mar. 29 — Public service assist, 5:49…
Submit listings and changes to melissa@towncrier.com. All events are subject to last-minute changes. Note: Some events, meetings and office hours may be canceled or modified due to precautions being taken to limit the spread of COVID-19. Wednesday, Apr. 7• Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, 9 a.m. Mountain Resource Center, 25380 Franklin Dr.• Coed Pickleball, 9-11 a.m….
Wildfires are always on the mind of those who call California home. Last year was the worst fire season on record, surpassing previous devastating years. In January 2021, Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed a $1-billion budget to protect Californian’s from the devastation of wildfires. This is also known as the Wildfire and Forest Resilience Action Plan. The…
