Editor: I read “Snakes arrive early at local animal sanctuary” with concern when the groundskeeper stated he has sprayed Round-up© and will need to ma...
Science and Reality Today: The placebo effect … my personal story …
As some of you know, I am one of the 25 million people nationwide who suffer from asthma. Recently I had a major scare at the gym when, after a...
Out Loud: Keep government open …
One of the bills I encourage you to vote for on the June ballot will amend the state Constitution to incorporate the California Public Records Act. Th...
Another point of view: Lauren Salter, our local Olympic contender
Editor: Olympics. I have been enjoying the games and the excitement and am amazed at how close winning a run or a slide or any one of the events can b...
Off the main roads: Outdoor skills from local experts …
One of the best ways I’ve found to get myself outside and enjoying nature is to take up a new outdoor skill. While some people can just adopt a new ac...
Past tense: Feb. 27, 2014
65 years ago - 1949 There were heated arguments at the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce meeting regarding whether the Chamber acted properly in endorsing...
Creature Corner: Feb. 27, 2014
And they call it “Puppy Love.” So Mrs. Beasley, our terrier mix puppy has wiggled her way into a forever home that needed just that…some puppy love. P...
Lola’s Kitchen: An unexpected treat …
About a month ago I received an unexpected email. It was from my stepdaughter, Kathryn Gille. We had lost touch and have since reconnected. It had bee...
Creature Corner: Feb. 20, 2014
Hi, everybody. My name is Gizmo. No, I’m not a gadget, but a 1-year-old male boxer-mix who loves to give hugs. I will wag my tail for the treat, play ...
Past Tense: Feb. 20, 2014
65 years ago - 1949 The U.S. Forest Service reported that 90 inches of snow had fallen in Idyllwild since Oct. 1. 60 years ago - 1954 Local children, ...