Called one of the foremost chroniclers of the desert Southwest, Deanne Stillman writes of the inestimable beauty of the desert and of the madness that...

PHOTOS: ARF’s first ever beer fest is a success
“Dahlia” was one four-legged customer with her owner at the Paws for Rhythm and Brews Craft Beer Festival at the Idyllwild Nature Center Saturday. The...

Nature Center award grant for teens
The Idyllwild Nature Center has recently received a grant to enlist middle school and high school students for summer paid internships. Those accepted...

Lake Hemet Water Park opens
The day could not have been more beautiful. A few clouds danced through an otherwise brilliant sky, a light wind ruffled the lake surface, several kit...

Soboba Casino will launch first slot machine into space
During the month of June, after 20 years of hard work, winnings and windfalls, Soboba Casino of San Jacinto is celebrating its anniversary out of this...

Local author writes novel of ancient Rome: Ron Singerton next at Idyllwild Authors Series
At its apex, ancient Rome is believed to have had 1,000,000 inhabitants, monumental architecture and advanced infrastructure. It was also, according t...

Lemon Lily Festival needs volunteers
If one walked outside in Idyllwild 100 years ago, the overwhelming scent of the native Lemon Lily (lilium parryi) filled the air. This lily, known for...

Grand opening of Lake Hemet Water Park
The California Parks Company, managers of Lake Hemet Campgrounds and Market, formally open their floating water park at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Admi...

On the 78th floor of the South Tower when the first plane hit: Author Bert Upson gives firsthand account for ICC Speaker Series
Bert Upson is a lucky man. He recounts how instinct and fortune saved him on multiple occasions on 9/11 in his book “On a Clear Day” (Thunderbird Pres...