School leaders have to decide whether or when to offerface-to-face instruction By Louis Freedberg And Alexander MonteroEdSource California school districts are showing a clear momentum toward reopening for some version of in-person instruction.That’s according to an EdSource survey of the 58 county offices of education. In the nation’s largest school system, the survey shows that…
Two collisions occurred on Highway 243 over the last couple of weeks, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Matt Napier.On Oct. 23 at 1:35 p.m., Megan Reeves, 33 of Idyllwild, was backing her gray 2004 Mitsubishi Endeavor out of a parking stall at the Chevron gas station on Highway 243 at an unknown rate…
Since the Stay-at-Home Order, home gardens have become more popular. If you want to learn more about composting and vermicomposting, Riverside County Department of Waste Resources offers virtual classes on both these topics.The department is offering another composting course this Saturday, Nov. 7 at 9 a.m. The vermicomposting class is at 11 a.m. All you…
Living in a fire-prone area like Idyllwild, the threat of a fire is real. Wildfires seemingly continue to get larger, faster and more destructive each year. According to Cal Fire, 2020 is officially the worst wildfire season on record.While there are preventative measures that can be taken to help save your home during a wildfire…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats learned how adopted pets are beneficial for the whole family.Pepper: Hey! All you cats get over here! I have news.Lulu: (gathering with all the cats) What’s up?Pepper: ARF has dogs that need forever families!Buddy: Hi! I’m Buddy and this is Holly.Holly: Hello! We came to…
70 years ago – 1950During the 1950 deer season, about 165 bucks were legally taken from the area. The total was about 30 fewer than the previous year. 65 years ago – 1955The Town Crier celebrated its ninth anniversary “since that crisp Halloween in 1946 when the first issue was cranked out on a hand…
The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (MCFSC) was awarded a grant to continue the San Jac Fuels Reduction program. The new phase began Nov. 1 and will include Pinyon Pines, Garner Valley, Mountain Center, Idyllwild, Pine Cove and Poppet Flats. The grant is for $200,000 with a matching amount of $200,000. California Fire Safe Council…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners met Oct. 27. After the invocation, the board took 30 seconds of silence in honor of the five firefighters of Engine 57 — Capt. Mark Loutzenhiser, Engineer Jess McLean, Assistant Engineer Jason McKay, firefighter Pablo Cerda and firefighter Daniel Hoover-Najera — who died Oct. 26, 2006…
Since the beginning of June, the Town Crier has contacted the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) media information bureau every week in an attempt to receive updates about the missing people in and around the Idyllwild area. On Oct. 30, the Town Crier wrote, “I emailed a couple of weeks ago about getting information on…
Wildland Organics offers eco-conscious hair and body care products, helping people live a healthy and organic lifestyle. On Halloween, Wildland Organics officially opened a new storefront in Oakwood Village — a dream come true for owners Marisa Quintanilla and Daane Griffeth. “We’ve always loved this spot,” Quintanilla said. “We wanted to open a shop but…
