In returning to its straight-ahead jazz roots, Jazz in the Pines year 24 will be remembered as the year innovative and compelling jazz could be heard in all three festival venues. Even in the French Quarter, innovation found a place and an audience. Santa Monica street busker, singer/songwriter Eric Kufs opened the venue on Sunday,…
On Monday, Aug. 21, a total solar eclipse will pass across the continental United States and though total eclipses are not rare, one passing across the U.S. is not common. The last opportunity was in 1979. A total eclipse is when the moon passes between the Sun and the Earth. Essentially, the Moon’s shadow falls…
Editor’s note: The Town Crier continues to solicit opinions, pro and con, on legalizing medical marijuana dispensaries in Idyllwild. Last week’s article “Marijuana dispensaries closed down” elicited reader response with some supporting and others opposing medical-marijuana dispensaries in Idyllwild. One reader and user of medical marijuana, Marcia Harlan, spoke to the Town Crier about severe…
Residents of Garner Valley who also are customers of Lake Hemet Municipal Water District are likely facing increased water costs this fall. Last Thursday, Aug. 10, the LHMWD board and staff held a public hearing in Garner Valley to describe the proposed rate hike and answer customer questions. About 25 people attended the session, which…
Monday, Aug. 14, is the deadline for voters to register and be eligible to cast a ballot in the Aug. 29 election for directors of the Pine Cove Water District. It is also an all mail-ballot election, so there will be no established polling place. Registration applications submitted online at RegisterToVote.ca.gov prior to midnight Monday…
Two vehicle crashes occurred on Hill roads over the last week. Both involved arrests for suspicion of driving under the influence. At 9:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3, Chloe Bahr, 19, of Oceanside, was driving her gray 2015 Toyota Corolla southbound on Highway 243, two-tenths of a mile north of the intersection with Highway 74, when…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, July 30 to Aug. 5. Idyllwild • July 30 — 911 call, 11:05 a.m., Cowbell Alley. Handled by deputy. • July 30 — Civil dispute, 12:18 p.m., Rockdale Dr. Handled by deputy. • July 30 — Public disturbance,…
Reported missing June 30 David O’Sullivan, 25, left his home in Midleton, County Cork, Ireland, on March 20. A novice hiker, O’Sullivan planned a five-month hike of the entire Pacific Crest Trail from the border with Mexico to that with Canada. He started in Campo on March 22. He last contacted his family on April…
Editor: Now that we have all expressed our various opinions about a laser light show on Tahquitz Rock, done in the memory of a deceased wife, and lasted only an hour, we now have something of much greater importance upon which to focus our attention. At the present time, a third marijuana store is scheduled…
Editor: Our town businesses are suffering; now having an every-weekend, arts-and-crafts show/farmer’s market. I’ve lived here for 38 years. My store was established 24 years ago. Just as things start to improve economically for town businesses, we have 30-plus vendors every weekend. My business was built with blood, sweat and tears. I’m waiting for the…
