Idyllwild Water District Director Geoffrey Caine has submitted his resignation effective March 1. With much regret, Caine said health problems are taking longer to improve than he wished and are forcing his departure from the board. In his letter, he wrote, “This is very disappointing. I wanted to become a director in part to help…
LAFCO grants approval On Jan. 25, Riverside County’s Local Agency Formation Committee unanimously agreed with the Board of Supervisors’ recommendation to dissolve County Service Area 60 (Pinyon). This is the first step in the dissolution process, according to George Spiliotis, LAFCO executive director. A public hearing for objections will be held, probably next month. However,…
Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz, Democratic incumbent for California’s 36th Congressional seat, is having little trouble raising money for his third re-election campaign. At the end of 2017, he had far more cash available than the combined total of all his challengers. The election is still 10 months away and Republicans still see the district as…
On Tuesday, Jan 30, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors appointed Dan Talbot as acting chief of the Riverside County Fire Department. After a closed session to discuss a replacement of former Fire Chief John Hawkins, whom Cal Fire removed on Jan. 19, the board announced its concurrence with the Cal Fire decision to appoint…
Editor: “In My Father’s Footsteps — A Daughter’s Search for Answers “is the first narrative in a four-part project entitled, “Musical Roots: An Exploration of Cultural Heritage and Musical Influences.” It will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at Idyllwild Arts. The project had its genesis in 2004 upon discovering an old letter…
By Becky and Jack Clark Co-publishers The Town Crier now has 16 business members we wish to thank: Baily Winery (Carol & Phil Baily); Ying Chen & Andrew Lichtman, attorneys at law; Everitt’s Minerals & Gallery (Janet & Larry Everitt); The Family Business (tax preparation – Craig & Janice Coopersmith); Fern Creek Medical Center; Fern…
My New Year’s resolution for 2018 is to get healthier. Not that I’m ill, but just that I’m not as active as I could be and have a few pounds to shed. I’m not writing this to encourage anyone to do what I did because that’s something you and your doctor should discuss. This is…
Sentence is 15 years to life On Jan. 30, Anthony Wood, 25, of Idyllwild, pleaded guilty to two felony counts — sex with a child under 10 years of age and possession of child pornography. Judge Jerome Brock sentenced him to state prison for an “indeterminate sentence of 15 years to life” for the first…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed their finer qualities. Murphy: Hello, ARF cats. I’m spayed, vaccinated and ready to go to a forever home. Little Girl: Congratulations, Murphy. What kind of family do you hope to find? Murphy: I’d like a family that will take me on walks and maybe…
Girls in kindergarten through 12th grade wearing distinctive vests, sashes and tunics are fanning out to supermarkets, big-box stores, bistros and boutiques all across Riverside and San Bernardino counties. They’re carrying boxes of Thin Mints, Samoas, Peanut Butter Patties — clearly a sign that it’s Girl Scout cookie season. But there isn’t a troop on…
