Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz less than half way through his third term in the U.S. House of Representatives, continues to receive substantial campaign contributions. Through the end of June, Ruiz had $1.6 million in cash available. At this point two years ago, Ruiz had $690,000 available for his second re-election campaign. He went on to…
On Tuesday, Aug. 8, Riverside County health officials announced that a student at Tahquitz High School in Hemet had been diagnosed with active tuberculosis. The county public health officials worked with school representatives to identify students and staff who might have been exposed to the illness. The student is receiving treatment and is expected to…
Our dear friend Bob Baker passed away at noon Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017, from a tough struggle with cancer that took his life swiftly. He was surrounded by loved ones and friends when he found his peace with the Lord. He is a long-time resident of Idyllwild and born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota,…
Editor’s note: This letter was written Aug. 10 and mailed to Supervisor Chuck Washington’s office. Editor: On Tuesday, Aug. 1, at the National Night event in Idyllwild, sponsored by the Riverside County Sheriff, our MCP members attended, and a committee of members met and spoke with Mr. Marr Christian, supervisor of Riverside County Code Enforcement….
Editor: After reading some quotes made by Marshall Hawkins regarding the jazz festival, I feel I must respond. For him to declare that “smooth jazz” is nothing more than a radio format is inaccurate at best. His comments are condescending toward so many smooth-jazz artists like The Rippingtons, Boney James, Accoustic Alchemy, Brian Culbertson, to…
Editor: In response to the Michael Frietas letter in the Aug. 10 TC: First of all, any educated environmentalist knows there are many negative environmental costs associated with the digital age (increased electricity production, manufacturing processes of computer hardware and software, precious metal and mineral extraction, out-dated equipment waste and so much more); that paper…
Editor: In response to your column in the July 27 paper, I have been a long-time off-Hill subscriber and still like the physical newspaper in my hand to read. I am no longer billed for the subscription, but would be happy to at least pay for the mailing cost. I appreciate that it is a…
Editor: For some unexplained reason, the Salton Sea rose about 240,000 gallons. We appreciate Idyllwild Water District or the part-time homeowner if they were responsible for the contribution. Biking on Highway 74 is worse then biking on the I-10. This is very dangerous for bikers and autos for there is no room to share the…
Editor: At 10 minutes before midnight the doctor came into the emergency room and said, “Well, there’s nothing wrong with your brain.” After a 12-hour ordeal, eight of them in the ER, his diagnosis was in question. Let me explain what happened. I have always loved long, hot showers for the escaping, relaxing experience, and…
Our readers must decide On June 28, 2013, our small, close corporation purchased the Town Crier, which had not made any money during the previous four-and-one-half years. We had one objective: to save the newspaper on our Hill. We could not imagine our community without one. Three weeks later, our online coverage of the Mountain…
