Marshall Smith
Idyllwild has a new library
The new Strawberry Plaza Idyllwild Public Library, all 4,000 square feet of it, formally opened and was dedicated Tuesday, capping off years of work by many individuals
Proposition 32: When a ballot title is part of the story
Drafters of Proposition 32 call it the “Stop Special Interest Money Now Act,” or “Paycheck Protection Initiative.” In its preamble, it says it aims...
Lost hiker rescued near South Ridge Trail
Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit assisted in the rescue of a 60-year-old hiker near the South Ridge Trailhead. The rescue took place Saturday, Oct. 13,...
ICRC chooses new board members: Sonnier accepts presidency
At its Oct. 9 board meeting, Dawn Sonnier acceded to prevailing board sentiment and accepted the presidency of the Idyllwild Community Recreation Council. The...
Oak borer infestation zone in San Diego County
In an ongoing campaign to educate the public about the Goldspotted oak borer and the danger it presents to California’s oaks, the California Department...
Meet the HUSD board of trustees candidates
Three seats on the Hemet Unified School Board are up for filling on the November ballot. Five candidates will be on the ballot. This...
New and old recharge 2012 Tree Lighting
Phyllis Mueller, often known as Mayor Max’s spokesperson, agreed to take overall responsibility for coordinating and producing the Idyllwild’s annual Tree Lighting ceremony. Long-time...
Red Shank Riders assist in survey of local mountains
Local horsemen are assisting the San Diego Natural History Museum in its centennial survey of the San Jacinto Mountains’ vertebrate wildlife ...
Exits trump entrances in Idyllwild business
As the fall sales season trifecta of Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas begins, there are more business exits and vacancies in Idyllwild storefronts than new...
Incumbent Forst says kids must come first
Marilyn Forst, 12-year incumbent on the Hemet Unified School District board, taught for 37 years in the district and believes that students must come...