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June 2 Primary Election Candidate Interviews
By David Jerome • May 26, 2026Our Correspondent and news editor JP Crumrine requested interviews with the candidates who will appear on the June 2 primary ballot. Many agreed. The following candidates responded: United States Congress district 48: Jim Desmond, Brandon Riker, Marni von Wilpert. Riverside County Supervisor District 4: V Manuel Perez and Steve Sanchez. State Assembly District 47: Jason… -
Couple recall 2001 rescue, first by RSO high altitude helicopter
By David Jerome • May 22, 2026A Hermosa Beach Couple visited our office this week to tell us about a 2001 hike with their two golden retrievers that ended with what was reported at the time as the first hoisting rescue by one of Riverside Sheriff Office’s then-new high elevation helicopters. Alan and Mary Ann Benson had hiked the South Ridge…
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Two outages leave hill without power Wednesday May 13
The entire Idyllwild and Pine Cove area, as well as parts of Mountain Center, were without electricity starting just after noon on Wednesday, May…
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Idyllwild Phenomena: The Dog Hierarchy
There is a social structure in Idyllwild that operates just beneath the surface. It is not widely recognized, but it is quietly enforced. At…
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Lily’s opens new chapter of Fern Valley Corners dining
The owners of Lily’s, David and Jennifer Bradish provided an update after their grand opening on April 23. Lily’s is a complete reimagining of…
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IWD sends wastewater plant contract to lawyers, lawsuit dismissed
Idyllwild Water District General Manager Bill Rojas confirmed to the Town Crier that he has sent the contract for design of the replacement for…
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Nature Center event combines Arbor Day and Earth Day
On Arbor Day, Friday April 24, volunteers from the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks and Nature Center Site Supervisor Allison Fedrick…
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Final lecture of IAA Native American Arts series brings Cahuilla leaders and Idyllwild residents together for conversation on stewardship
The final installment of this year’s IAA Native American Arts programs Kabotie lectures brought six members of local tribes to the Krone Library for…
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State legislature may separate county sheriff and coroner offices
California State Senator Sabrina Cervantes, whose District 31 extends from San Jacinto to Corona in Riverside County, authored Senate Bill 1379, which would require…
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Spring Bird Walk with Robin Roberts at the Nature Center
Spring is here and birds are on the move. Bird watchers of all ages and plumage are invited to experience the change of seasons…
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