William “Bill” Baker, age 90, of Taylor, Missouri, died Wednesday, Nov. 11. Bill was born on May 21, 1930 in Indiana to Vern and Mary (Dipner) Baker.He married Aileen Geddies in Oceanside, California. She preceded him in death.Bill proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps before attending college and earning his associates…
Dear editor:Wow! Twenty-seven culverts between Mountain Center and Idyllwild and water still runs across the road near the road leading to the dump. Bud HuntIdyllwild
By Karen HobbsAssistant director, Division of Consumer and Business Education, FTC “It’s been almost a month and we still don’t have our money. We’re broke and putting groceries on credit cards …” That’s just one of many customer reviews posted about the mobile banking app offered by Beam Financial Inc. and founder Yinan Du —…
California Department of Fish and WildlifeContributed California anglers can now purchase 2021 fishing licenses and related items directly through the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) website (https://www.ca.wildlifelicense.com/InternetSales/) or authorized license agents. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, license sales counters at CDFW offices remain temporarily closed to the public.The cost of a 2021 annual…
Occasionally, irregularities occur in the administration of our local public agencies —sometimes unintentionally, sometimes otherwise. Some are quickly corrected, others you have to wonder about: a public agency whose books are not outside-audited for five years, for example, or one that uses never-before-heard-of accounting practices.The Town Crier reports on these and other irregularities and follows…
By U.S. Forest ServiceContributed USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has decided to close developed campgrounds on eight National Forests in California to provide consistent COVID-19 mitigation response in accordance with Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Stay-at-Home Order of Dec. 3, 2020. The eight National Forests are in California’s Southern and San Joaquin zones: Angeles NF, Cleveland…
Brendan Steele scored the rarest hole-score in golf Thursday at the Mayakoba Golf Classic in Mexico: a double eagle, also known as an albatross. At the 532-yard par-5 13th hole, the Idyllwild native’s second shot from the fairway found the green and curled into the cup for a 3-under-par score of two on the hole.Brendan…
Last week in “Days of Our Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats met the new ARF dog Puggy.Holly: Hey everyone, I have good news and bad news. Which do you want first?Willow: Surprise us.Holly: Puggy the dog was adopted this last weekend. He went with a forever family that already has…
70 years ago – 1950Plans were set for a reforestation project along the highway near the dump. Idyllwild School children were going to assist in planting. 65 years ago – 1955Throughout the holidays, carolers were traveling around the Hill in a horse-drawn wagon with tinkling sleigh bells. 60 years ago – 1960Clearing and excavation started…
Here are the certified local election results. The Riverside County Registrar of Voters certified the election results Dec. 3 and the certified results have been sent to the board of supervisors. The state will certify elections by Dec. 11. Idyllwild Fire Protection District BoardChristina Reitz: 992 votesDennis Fogle (appointed incumbent): 688 votesDan Messina (appointed incumbent):…
