By Kathy Keane Local Wildlife Biologist and Ornithologist Special to the Town Crier On July 13 in San Diego, Todd Fasler grabbed a rattlesnake from under a bush and tried to snap a selfie. The snake wasn’t thrilled about the photo, and Fasler received a $153,161.25 hospital bill. Why so much? Venom toxins vary among…
While two local water districts — Idyllwild and Pine Cove — are in the midst of a heated campaign for board seats, two other local special districts — Fern Valley Water and Idyllwild Fire Protection — settled the filling of their board seats without needing the August vote-by-mail election. At the July 21 Board of…
Popular R&B band City Beat, incorporating the six-member Main Street Horns section, returns to the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series determined to keep the music professional and up tempo. Leader Ed Riojas, guitar and vocals, talked about the band’s reorganization and its expanded horn section. In previous appearances, City Beat was an all law-enforcement band composed…
Editor: My heart skipped several beats as I watched a BMW blow through the crosswalk at North Circle and Park Lane while a blind person was in the crosswalk. Locals know better than to use the crosswalk for precisely that reason. Please slow down. Mim Andrews Idyllwild
Last week, Covered California announced its rates for health insurance for 2016. Statewide the average increase was 4 percent, slightly lower than the 4.2 percent increase for 2015. In the Inland Empire region, which is Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the average increase will be only 1 percent. The lowest-priced bronze plan will increase 3.3…
Editor: It’s a dog-eat-dog world I came from; Chicago and L.A. Heck, it’s dog-eat-dog in my family, too. Some could say it’s a “ruff” world. We are fortunate to have Mayor Max. He is more aware of the nature of humanistic values than any human could try to emulate; no judgment, pure unconditional love, trust…
Obituary Mitchell Ferrazzano 1959-2015 Mitchell Ferrazzano is survived by his mother, Joan, brother Michael, two nieces and three nephews. Mitchell loved almost everyone in Idyllwild. He loved taking Bear everywhere. Bear was his best friend. Bear lives in Del Dios with his Godmother, Rainey. Mitchell was a chef and loved feeding people. He tried to…
Obituary Pastor Kristeen Bandelin, Th.D. 1957-2015 The Body of Shiloh Christian Ministries joins other Idyllwild residents to mourn the loss of our beloved and anointed Pastor, Wife, Mother, Daughter and dear friend to so many. Kristeen was born in Attelboro, Massachusetts, on July 29, 1957, the fourth of eight siblings. She left for her eternal…
The California State Senate may increase the number of county supervisors from five to seven for counties with populations greater than 2 million, including Riverside County. Later this month, the California Senate Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on Senate Constitutional Amendment 8, which the Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments Committee approved in early July….
By Chris Kramer Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council President A couple of weeks ago, we enjoyed a weekend rain, a nice change from our dry year thus far. Plants and trees always seem to perk up after a good soaking. As I write this, the forecast is a chance of thunderstorms and rain for the…
