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Two outages leave hill without power Wednesday May 13
By David Jerome • May 14, 2026The entire Idyllwild and Pine Cove area, as well as parts of Mountain Center, were without electricity starting just after noon on Wednesday, May 13, with over 800 customers in Idyllwild waiting until after midnight for service to resume. David Eisenhauer, media information officer with Southern California Edison, provided these details about the outages. There… -
Idyllwild Phenomena: The Dog Hierarchy
By Sam Markus • May 1, 2026There is a social structure in Idyllwild that operates just beneath the surface. It is not widely recognized, but it is quietly enforced. At the top, of course, is Mayor Max. He is greeted by throngs of adoring fans. Photographed often. Conversations pause for him. Couples gush. Children approach with the kind of reverence usually…
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Lily’s opens new chapter of Fern Valley Corners dining
The owners of Lily’s, David and Jennifer Bradish provided an update after their grand opening on April 23. Lily’s is a complete reimagining of…
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IWD sends wastewater plant contract to lawyers, lawsuit dismissed
Idyllwild Water District General Manager Bill Rojas confirmed to the Town Crier that he has sent the contract for design of the replacement for…
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Nature Center event combines Arbor Day and Earth Day
On Arbor Day, Friday April 24, volunteers from the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks and Nature Center Site Supervisor Allison Fedrick…
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Final lecture of IAA Native American Arts series brings Cahuilla leaders and Idyllwild residents together for conversation on stewardship
The final installment of this year’s IAA Native American Arts programs Kabotie lectures brought six members of local tribes to the Krone Library for…
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State legislature may separate county sheriff and coroner offices
California State Senator Sabrina Cervantes, whose District 31 extends from San Jacinto to Corona in Riverside County, authored Senate Bill 1379, which would require…
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Spring Bird Walk with Robin Roberts at the Nature Center
Spring is here and birds are on the move. Bird watchers of all ages and plumage are invited to experience the change of seasons…
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County closes five hiking areas due to wildfire threats
Five areas within Riverside County will be closed to public access and suspended open burning because of high potential fire danger. These are two…
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Budget deficit less than expected
In anticipation of the traditional Governor’s May Revision of the coming budget, the California Senate offered its views on the Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget.…
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