Past Tense: Oct. 17, 2013

The Restaurant Gastrognome became the latest pleasure dome to open in Idyllwild in June of 1973. Located near town center, the gourmet restaurant, reminiscent...

Out loud: Living on the fringe …

“People are my bag,” summed up a Desert Sun School counsellor’s lifestyle in a 1972 Town Crier. He is shown sporting longish hair and...

Off the main roads, Tips: Big hikes for little ones …Oct. 10, 2013

A recent hike with my exuberant little niece made me think of how important it is to get your kids out into nature. Here...

Fire and Forest: Hardening homes as a solution …

Wildfire is getting some prominent and fresh attention in major newspapers. Both the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times have published thoughtful...

Before Our Time: By Robert B. Smith

With Avery Field’s photography, others saw Idyllwild … Picture postcards are an ever-popular item in scenic areas such as Idyllwild. We certainly have had our...

Readers Write: Abatement is not the answer

Editor: I agree with everything Nathaniel West wrote about structure-fed wildfires. I believe fire abatement is like a chain and no stronger than the weakest...

Out Loud: A fun meeting …

Each Wednesday morning (except when Monday is a major holiday), our little news staff — me, J.P. and Jay — and Dolores gather to...

Santa Ana winds introduce fire threat for weekend

Fire danger in Southern California is significantly higher this weekend. A Santa Ana wind event combined with near record low fuel moisture is posing...

Opinion: So you think you know the Hill?

This week we launch a new feature — a weekly reader-participation contest in which you are challenged to identify a particular spot in the...

Opinion: Fire personnel were amazing

Editor: A heads up for our fire chief, Patrick Reitz. Do you know how fortunate we are to have a man of his caliber working with...
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