Certain people in the world are meant to help people. It’s a desire to be of service. For those that have that passion, there’s no denying it. Martha Pearson has lived in Idyllwild her entire life — 47 years to be exact — and been driven to help people from a young age. “I just…
By California Secretary of StateContributed Tuesday, May 12, 2020 is the Special General Election to fill the vacancy of the State Senate district seat that was left by State Sen. Jeff Stone who resigned to become the Western Regional Director of the U.S. Department of Labor. To ensure the safety of all voters and elections…
The Town Crier asked families to share the creative projects they’d been working on while staying home. Here are some of the submissions sent in, including the short story “Snow Day.” Snow Day By Indigo Dagnall, 10 years oldContributed Ring, ring, ring, ring. Ugh, time to get up. I reached out my arm to…
In 1979, Chris Fogle was seven years old and moved to Idyllwild with his family. Being fond of the outdoors, Fogle was in paradise and spent his youth backpacking, rock climbing, hiking and engaged in many other outdoor activities that the mountain provides. Fogle decided to get a summer job with the U.S. Forest Service…
Editor: We are grateful that the majority of our Idyllwild community is observing the shelter-in-place restrictions that have been instituted to prevent the rampant spread of the coronavirus and to protect ourselves, our families, our loved ones and our neighbors. However, we are deeply concerned that some innkeepers and Idyllwild residents, who have turned…
Editor: On the meadow in Dutch Flat, Idyllwild-Pine Cove at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 11. Eyes closed with my head tilted back and all the other senses soaking in nature as it gradually darkens. Birds are singing the seasonal stream burbling. Sounds of nature. Sounds of tranquility. No Highway 243 traffic. No dogs barking. No…
Are you or someone you know being harmed at home? Or perhaps you are close to the abuser? Domestic Violence (DV) experts expect to see increased rates of DV while isolating at home. DV includes stalking, physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Women and men are victims, although to date, the majority of victims are female…
By John FensterwaldEdSource Four out of 5 parents of California public school students say that school closures from the coronavirus are making them feel stressed, and 9 out of 10 are worried their students will fall behind academically, according to a survey released Wednesday (https://west.edtrust.org/press-release/poll-ca-parents-concerned-about-school-closures-caused-by-covid-19/). The survey of 1,200 parents statewide for the nonprofit student…
Four traffic collisions occurred on Highway 74 last week, according to California Highway Patrol (CHP) Public Information Officer Matt Napier. On April 10 at 7:30 a.m., Giovanni Tapia Ramos, 22 of Coachella, was driving his gray 2020 Toyota Corolla eastbound on Highway 74 near Carrizo Road at a speed of 60 mph, according to Ramos,…
Idyllwild • April 5 — Follow-up, 1:09 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy. • April 5 — Civil dispute, 9:17 a.m. Glen Rd. Handled by deputy. • April 5 — Area check, 1:12 p.m. Glen Rd. Handled by deputy. • April 5 — Follow-up, 2 p.m. Address withheld. Handled by deputy. • April 5 —…
