65 years ago - 1948 “Ma’s New Husband,” the first production of the Mountain Players, was a big hit. Evie Kretsinger and Leigh Dutton headed the cast....
Creature Corner – December 12, 2013
Dear, Santa Paws ARF four-leggeds heard you were coming to town soon. So we put our furry little heads together and came up with our special wish list...
Before our time: Lawler Lodge …
Lawler Lodge, on Highway 243 in Dark Canyon, is one of the more obscure landmarks in our mountains. Its namesake, however, was anything but obscure in...
Fire and Forest: Winter fire safety …
Now that the nights are cold and we wonder if the next storm will bring rain or snow, the threat of wildfire is greatly reduced. But though the threat...
Creature Corner – December 5, 2013
His name is H.D. — Harley Dog. And this dog loves to ride. In the car, that is. High five is one of his faves, as is catching the ball or Frisbee®, or...
Past Tense – December 5, 2013
65 years ago - 1948 Work was begun on the Idyllwild Fire House between the Trading Post and Ice & Fuel. 60 years ago - 1953 Joan Crawford, ...
So you think you know the hill? – December 5, 2013
This week you are again challenged to identify the particular spot depicted in this Hill photograph. It might be the exterior of a building or ...
Past Tense: 11.28.2013
65 years ago - 1948 Hollywood came to Idyllwild when the Rustic Theatre presented the first showing of “One Sunday Afternoon,” starring Dennis Morgan....
Off the main roads: Be found faster …
Admit it, you’re lost. It’s a scary feeling, especially if you’ve been out for more than one day, even more so if you have hurt yourself badly enough ...
Science & reality today: The science of social acceptance …
I recently watched a History Channel documentary on World War II and the Holocaust that opened my eyes to things many of us don’t consider. While many...