70 years ago – 1948 Ernie Maxwell, in a demur bathing suit of the 1890s complete with black stockings, limped into third place in the Businessman’s Committee’s bearded bathing beauty contest. 65 years ago – 1953 The first thunder shower of the season left 0.35 inches of moisture and started four forest fires. 60 years…
In January, when he announced his proposed fiscal year 2018-19 budget, Gov. Jerry Brown also promised to create a task force of foresters and scientists to address the growing threat of wildfires in California. This announcement was only a few months after the harrowing and devastating series of wildfires that burned hundreds of thousands of…
The right decision was to not use our beautiful mountain for a laser show again. We must respect the spirit of the mountain. This spirit protects our beloved little Idyllwild and us. The American Indians have know this a long time. They are sharing this protection with us. We should thank them for this spiritual…
Four more weeks until the one-year anniversary of our announcement of the Town Crier Membership Model, and six more weeks until the anniversary of when it went into effect. So, on Sept. 1, we will finalize the list of the Town Crier’s Charter Members, i.e., those who became Members during the first year of our…
Greetings from the Idyllwild Association of Realtors! On behalf of IAOR, celebrating our 40th year as an association, and a thank you to the Idyllwild Town Crier, it is my honor and pleasure to introduce to you our new monthly column, “Realtor Talk.” The main reason for this column is to relay to you any…
Effective Monday, July 16, San Bernardino National Forest officials implemented elevated fire restrictions. In light of conditions and recent fire activity, the decision is based on national-level fire activity, local fire activity and the availability of firefighters for response. Until further notice, the following restrictions are in effect: • No campfires or barbecues are allowed…
Some welcoming rain fell on the Hill last week. The U.S. Forest Service’s Keenwild Ranger Station recorded nearly three-quarters of an inch of rain between Tuesday and Thursday, July 10 to 12. That is equal to the long-term average rainfall for July. But in July 2015, more than 2 inches fell, and in July 2013,…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 8 to 14. Idyllwild • July 8 — Assist other department, 6:02 a.m., 24000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled by deputy. • July 8 — Alarm call, 10 a.m., North Circle Dr. Handled by deputy. •…
Mark DeAntonio, 52, of Pine Cove, who was charged with negligently discharging a firearm, has been released on $20,000 bail and a felony settlement conference set for Aug 20. A doctor’s evaluation, for his defense counsel was approved, and will be available then. DeAntonio was arrested on June 25 and charged with three felonies: negligently…
At 6:20 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, a single-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 243 south of Vista Grande Road, according to the California Highway Patrol. A silver 2016 Ford Fusion driven by Christopher Gatt, 25, of Idyllwild, while traveling south on Highway 243, swerved left to avoid a deer and his vehicle overturned. No injuries were…
