By Ernie MaxwellTown Crier founder Editor’s note: This originally ran Jan. 29, 1981. Since Donnajean’s interview several weeks ago, there have been requests for me to write a rather complete history of this place. Her interview touched on some of my recollections and opinions covering the last 35 years in the community. Whatever history I…
Brendan Steele fired an 11-under-par 68-68-72-69 — 277 at The American Express tournament in La Quinta last week to finish tied for 21st place. Brendan’s drives, averaging more than 302 yards, found 64% of the fairways, hitting nearly 71% of the greens in regulation, but lost about one stroke per round with the putter on…
Mary DeMille, who lived in Royal Pines Estates, passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Eisenhower Medical Center.She was known to many in town as Aunt Mary and had a dog sitting business in the past.She is survived by her son Patrick DeMille of Idyllwild.
Forty to fifty percent of healthcare workers in Riverside County initially declined taking the COVID-19 vaccine.“Over the weeks since, the demand for the vaccine has increased among all segments of the tiers; although I do not have specific numbers,” wrote Jose Arballo Jr, senior public information specialist with Riverside University Health System – Public Health…
By Kerry ManosContributed I would like to respectfully respond to the two letters published in the Jan. 14 issue of the Town Crier, both of which called for the prominent “Trump 2020” sign to be removed from a private property. These writers assert the sign would be unwelcoming and intimidating to visitors, especially in light…
My mirror lies, or at least it used to — until I caught it in the act and forced a reflection that is entirely more accurate.I spent several weeks dismayed at what I was seeing in the full-length mirror in my bedroom.How is this even possible?How does one become so disproportionate overnight?What the heck am…
By Jack & Becky ClarkCo-publishers The Town Crier has been significantly impacted by the COVID epidemic. Like almost all newspapers, we have experienced a serious decline in revenues from advertising during these hard times.So, we must rely to an ever-greater extent on our readers — both for the moral force to continue providing local journalism…
Support of Trump sign Dear editor:Last week’s letter to the editor titled “Hate has no home here,” was exactly theopposite of the title.With hateful emotions the writers want to censor what legal signs a person can put up. Trump represents different things to different people, but people are not open to other views and the…
By Metro CreativeContributed A nutritious diet is a vital component of a healthy lifestyle. When it’s part of a health regimen that includes routine exercise, a healthy diet that’s rich in fruits and vegetables can help people reduce their risk for various illnesses, including chronic diseases like heart disease, cancer and diabetes.Many adults have known…
By Sydney JohnsonEdSource As Covid-19 cases continue to soar in California, a majority of the State Board of Education is now in favor of pursuing a waiver from the federal government that would remove the obligation to carry out standardized testing for the second year in a row.The board is grappling with what to do…
