The June 2018 primary is about eight months from now and the November general election is only a year in the future. Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz continues to solicit and receive substantial campaign contributions. Through the end of September, Ruiz had nearly $1.8 million in available cash. At this point two years ago, Ruiz had…
Assemblyman Voepel close Last week, the Howard Jarvis Taxpayer Association announced its 2017 Legislative Report Card grades. Two local officials received very high grades. State Sen. Jeff Stone (R-28 District) earned a 100 percent rating from HJTA. Assemblyman Randy Voepel (R-71 District) received a 98.4 percent rating. Stone was one of only 10 legislators —…
By Becky and Jack Clark Co-publishers We now have nine businesses that are Town Crier Members: Baily Winery; The Family Business (tax preparation); Everitt’s Minerals & Gallery; Fern Valley Inn; Idyllwild Backhoe; Idyllwild Vacation Rentals; Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery; Sandlin & Son Refrigeration; and Sub Rosa Apothecary. Also, three nonprofit organizations and one public…
Courtesy California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists In the days and weeks following a high-profile tragedy, violent confrontations, mass shootings, or natural disasters, news stories may cause stress and anxiety for the younger audience. It is normal for adults and kids to feel anxious after a devastating event, but there are ways to help…
By Bobbie Glasheen From our lovely porch on Cedar Street, I can sit forever and watch the birds change color and fall from the trees. It is a sere and ominous season … if you’re a bird. For me, not a bird, the pervading tone is so rich in memory. Actually, I suppose I muse…
Editor: We were thrilled to read JP Crumrine’s article entitled “Jo’An’s to become Idypark soon.” Like many local residents, we speculated as to what would become of the property ever since for sale signs were posted. The best of all options — a town park for all to enjoy — will now become reality because…
Editor: Tom Evans recently wrote that there is an entropy problem with evolution. This simply is not true. The popular conception of entropy is that it is a measure of “organization” and that systems always proceed toward greater entropy, which means they become more disorganized. This definition is not correct. As an example, I offer…
Editor’s note: In preparation for Assemblyman Randy Voepel “Listening Tour” stop in Idyllwild, the local Indivisibles prepared these questions: 1. Because we live in the mountains, we are very concerned about climate change, the environment, and our air quality. You voted “No” on AB 617 which would establish regulations to improve California’s air quality. Additionally,…
She plans to unseat Rep. Raul Ruiz In October, Kimberlin Brown Pelzer announced her intent to challenge Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz, representative of California’s 36th House District, which includes the Hill communities. Pelzer, who works in daytime television (soap opera) and owns several businesses, essentially began her political career at the 2016 Republican Convention. She…
“… I leave this stage tonight even more optimistic about this country than I was when we started… This generation coming up – unselfish, altruistic, creative, patriotic – I’ve seen you in every corner of the country… You’ll soon outnumber any of us, and I believe as a result that the future is in good…
