The potential number of propositions Californian voters might have had to vote on in November was 15. However, on Thursday, June 28, the sponsors of three measures withdrew them after the state Legislature approved legislation accomplishing their goals and Gov. Jerry Brown agreed to sign the bills. Soft-drink manufacturers were upset with local governments. They…
A trial start date in the case against Marcus Green has been set for Aug.17. Green, 53, of Thermal, was the driver of a car that went over the side of Highway 74 in May 2016 resulting in the death of a 5-month-old child. The Riverside County District Attorney’s office filed two felony charges —…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, June 24 to 30. Idyllwild • June 24 — Suspicious circumstance, 9:08 a.m., Sunset View Dr. Handled by deputy. • June 24 — Area check, 3:19 p.m., 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Handled by deputy. • June…
Editor’s note: At its June 20 meeting, the Idyllwild Water District Board of Directors selected Les Gin as the fifth director. He replaces Catherine Dearing, who resigned in May. Since Gin did not campaign for the position, the Town Crier interviewed him so the community would have some knowledge of the new water director. He…
Wordsmiths — poetic and lyrical — rejoice! Forums for your work are expanding to include Idyllwild Storytellers, a monthly series hosted by performing poet Brian Michael Tracy. This time-honored tradition places storytelling in all forms squarely in the center of an eclectic gallery at a time when spoken word and song craft have much to…
‘What’s new? 21st Century Education’ This month’s Spotlight on Leadership Series features Pamela Jordan, Idyllwild Arts Foundation president and head of school, speaking to a topic germane to leadership: “What’s New? Education in the 21st Century.” When a visionary educator leading a premier independent boarding arts school focuses on the horizon, what does she see?…
70 years ago – 1948 Five new street lights were installed in Pine Cove by the Improvement Club. 65 years ago – 1953 Paul and Alma Wood came to Idyllwild on their honeymoon and decided to stay. So they opened a self-service laundry. 60 years ago – 1958 Lots at Tahquitz Lake Estates were going…
Golf Jim Crandall, Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair, provided this report about the Association’s regular monthly tourneys in May and June. The May tourney was on Friday, May 25, at the Woodhaven Country Club in Palm Desert. Scott Schroeder (20) shot a net 66 for first place; Pete Capparelli (23) shot a net…
At approximately 5 p.m., Tuesday,July 3, the California Highway Patrol and Idyllwild Fire Department responded to a traffic collision on South Circle Drive and near Daryll Road. The vehicle appeared to run into a power pole. The cause of the crash was being investigated. The Idyllwild Fire Department transported two people to a hospital. Edison…
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, Idyllwild Fire Department, the U.S. Forest Service and the Riverside County Fire Department are holding a community meeting at 10 a.m. Monday, July 9, at the Idyllwild Fire Station. Law enforcement and fire officials plan to discuss the risk and threat of fires on the Hill and what can be…
