Readers Write: Shots fired …

Editor: My family was one of only a few (to my knowledge) who called 911 when someone began firing shots close to Highway 243 near...

Out Loud: February 11, 2016

I attended last week’s Governmental Affairs Day in Sacramento, speaking out to four elected officials on the propane issues we face on the Hill. The...

Past Tense: February

65 years ago - 1951 Idyllwild Fire Chief Bill Price had his truck equipped with a radio so he could keep in touch with...

Creature Corner: February 4, 2016

Overheard in the ARF Cattery just this last weekend: Rey: So, really, why are you and I still here? We are adorable kittens. Chewy: No kidding....

Fashion Jack: Golf glasses & pedicures …

By Jack Clark Fashion Correspondent Q. I wear glasses. When I play golf, I swing and miss a lot. Is there something fashionable I can wear...

Fire & Forest: The epitome of volunteerism — Woodies …

Volunteerism: There are several definitions of this effort. One is the act or practice of doing volunteer work in community service. Others are the...

Journal from the James: More of what’s wild in Idyllwild: Crows & ravens …

For those of you who remember the “Journal from the James” article on bobcats, I had mentioned I would follow with more periodic articles...

Readers Write: Not enough infrastructure …

Editor: I appreciate your article about the trash left by the people visiting Idyllwild to play in the snow. I agree with Chris Trout that...

Out Loud: Be tough …

Last week’s Idyllwild Water District story and editorial about the board deciding to postpone a meeting illicited a rant from one IWD director. He took...

Past Tense: January 28, 2016

65 years ago - 1951 The paper shortage created by the Korean War caused  the Town Crier to announce it was limiting the number of...
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