By Becky & Jack ClarkTown Crier co-publishers As we noted last week, dollars from the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan Act already are appearing in the accounts of Hill folk, many of whom realize they do not really need their allotments for their own relief during these COVID times. So, if you fit that description, how…
It’s been a few months since the Town Crier has checked in on Mayor Max. It’s been a roller coaster for everyone in recent months, but Mayor Max is still serving our community just as much, if not more. Since the pandemic started, Mayor Max hasn’t been visiting the community like he once did. With…
The Idyllwild Town Crier has reached out to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) weekly for months in the effort to get information on the remaining missing people. The most recent email communication was Friday, and as of press time, no response was received. Four people are still missing and the loved ones of Rosario…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) senior Joseph Davis has been a jazz piano major and songwriting minor since he started at IAA a year and a half ago. Davis lives in Jamaica and has been attending his senior year at IAA via Zoom due to the pandemic. He was on campus before COVID-19 closed schools. Thanks…
Brendan Steele fired an excellent 6-under-par 73-65-71-65 — 274 at The Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on the PGA Tour last week to finish tied for third place. The Idyllwild native posted an eagle and 16 birdies against 10 bogeys and a double while belting drives averaging 326-yard drives into 66% of the…
By Riverside CountyContributed March is a great time to plant a vegetable garden in the Inland Empire. Learn how simple it can be. Master Gardeners will give a presentation and share their knowledge about planting warm season vegetables and what will grow best in our area. The virtual class will be live Saturday, March 27…
By California Department of Fish and WildlifeContributed The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites artists to submit their original artwork to the 2021/22 California Duck Stamp Art Contest. Submissions will be accepted April 26 through June 4.The artwork must depict the species selected by the California Fish and Game Commission, which for the…
A yearly reminder: The Ralph M. Brown Act, which is codified as California Government Code sections 54950-54963, is open-meeting legislation that governs only local public agencies.Six presently active local governmental agencies on our Hill are governed by the Brown Act: the Idyllwild, Pine Cove, Fern Valley and Lake Hemet Municipal water districts, the Idyllwild Fire…
By Riverside CountyContributed Riverside County Supervisor Chuck Washington is looking to fill the position of Third District Representative on the Riverside County Advisory Council on Aging.Members on the Advisory Council on Aging evaluate matters affecting older persons and disabilities in the county, including, but not limited to, health, education, employment, housing, transportation and recreation. Members…
By Jennifer LeachAssociate director, Division of Consumer and Business Education The pandemic is still taking a toll on every kind of well-being we have. The new American Rescue Plan, just signed into law, gets the ball rolling to help out on many people’s financial well-being. Payments will soon be coming by direct deposit, checks or…
