There are 12 propositions on California’s ballot, Props. 14-25. If you are a registered voter in California, you probably recently received the “Official Voter Information Guide” (guide) in the mail from the California Secretary of State. It is 111 pages long.The Town Crier thought it might be useful for voters to see the various propositions…
The county moved from purple to red Sept. 22 in the state’s tier system.The Riverside County Board of Supervisors will meet Tuesday, Oct. 6 to consider other options to reopen the county.The county announced last week “All remaining personal care services may return indoors, including nail salons, tattoo shops, massage services and esthetician services. As…
By Hemet Unified School DistrictContributed In times of uncertainty, people continue to rise to the challenge to meet the needs of not only themselves but those around them. Two students from Western Center Academy have spent the last six months making over 15,000 face shields and 2,000 items of personal protective equipment (PPE) for various…
A new shop opened in the Village Lane on North Circle Drive. The store is one that hasn’t been seen in Idyllwild before — a skateboard shop.Build a Board Skate Shop opened Sept. 18.Carlos Mercado, of Cathedral City, who was born and raised in the Coachella Valley said, “I’ve been coming to Idyllwild since I…
70 years ago – 1950Plans for state riding and hiking trails received a boost when portions of the local trail system were inspected and found to be favorable. 65 years ago – 1955Desert Sun School over Saunders Meadow Way reopened with one of the largest enrollments in its history. 60 years ago – 1960It was…
This year’s Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award goes to Stephanie Yost. “I am humbled and honored by this community recognition,” said Yost. “As president of the Idyllwild Community Center, there is much we’ve been able to accomplish, but many more important projects and programs still lie ahead. Since coming to Idyllwild 33 years ago, I’ve…
The Town Crier contacted the candidates running for Idyllwild Fire Protection District board of commissioners, State Assembly and Congress. Our questions and their responses are below. Not all candidates responded or met the deadline. Responses are printed in the order they were received. Responses from Lake Hemet Municipal Water District board candidates will be published…
With no updates on the four missing people, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department (RCSD) is still asking for the public’s assistance. The Town Crier contacted RCSD media information bureau Friday morning for any updates on the cases of missing people Roy Prifogle, Melissa Lane, Dia Abrams and Rosario Garcia. RCSD Correctional Sergeant Deanna Pecoraro responded…
Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) has been bringing arts education to talented high school students for decades. The Idyllwild Arts Summer Program has been bringing amazing arts courses ranging from young children to adults for even longer. With the changing times, IAA had to adapt. Idyllwild Arts Summer Program for 2020 moved some of their classes…
Amelia’s Donuts & More is proof that dreams really can come true. Amy and Jim McMahon, owners of Amelia’s Donuts and More, opened their storefront. While Amy was in a completely different career field since she graduated from high school, she learned how to make donuts at a young age. “When I was 14, I…
