Pathfinder Ranch in Garner Valley was founded in 1964. The nonprofit 501(c)(3) is on an 80-acre property that backs up to the national forest, providing plenty of space for outdoor activities and education. With summer around the corner, Pathfinder is doing its best to figure out a solution during the COVID-19 pandemic. Currently, Pathfinder is…
70 years ago – 1950 Trout season opened and eager anglers stood shoulder to shoulder at Lake Fulmor. 65 years ago – 1955 A two-man snowshoe party from the U.S. Forest Service hiked to Tahquitz Valley on Tuesday to measure the pack on the course. They found an average 6-inch depth, containing 39.1 % moisture,…
The three reported COVID-19 cases in Idyllwild-Pine Cove has not increased since April 6, according to the Riverside University Health System (RUHS) website. The first confirmed case in the area was April 3. As of May 5, Riverside County has 4,454 confirmed COVID-19 cases. There are 184 deaths related to COVID-19 and 1,997 people have…
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to continue the agenda item to rescind four orders set in place by Public Health Officer Cameron Kaiser to align more with the state’s orders. After more than seven hours of public comment, staff comment and board debate, the board decided to continue the item to a…
Like so many businesses and organizations on our Hill, the Town Crier continues to be adversely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Some businesses and organizations do continue to faithfully advertise with us, but some haven’t been able to advertise due to the financial strain so many are facing. So, in March, the Town Crier applied…
Idy’s Helping Hands (IHH) is a 501(c)(3) group with the number one goal of enriching the lives of the seniors and adult residents with disabilities. Through compassion, socialization and emotional support, IHH has been successful in doing so. “Our team is inspired by their love for the elderly, professional experience and a desire to be…
A Pine Cove road clearing project is underway. The first section of work began Monday, April 27 and continued through Tuesday, April 28. Another section of work will begin Tuesday, May 5, according to Pete Coy of Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (MCFSC). MCFSC is overseeing the project. Coy told the newspaper that different sections…
The Fern Valley Water District board held its April meeting by teleconference. The board received updates on how the district is dealing with COVID-19, the status of the pipeline replacement project, a pump failure at well 11, water loss and the potential for establishing a payment plan policy. All field employees are working independently to…
Editor: I am the president of the Big Cedar Glen Property Owners Association. We are told by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the Riverside County Health Department that we are to shelter at home and only go out when necessary for food or other supplies. Visitors are not to visit our mountain community, possibly bringing…
We’re all aware of the physicians, nurses, and other hospital workers, and the fire, ambulance and law enforcement personnel who are risking their health and their lives while saving the lives of others during this pandemic. No praise is enough for such heroes. But there are additional front-line heroes right here on our Hill who…
