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  • The Girl Who Grew Up in a Chocolate Shop

    By Sam Markus • March 26, 2026
    In Idyllwild, some roles aren’t assigned—they just appear, and everyone agrees they were always there. Such was the case with Sofía Landis, the chocolate princess of Idyllwild.  Sofía didn’t grow up going to school in the morning and coming home in the afternoon. She was raised behind a chocolate counter. El Buen Cacao, tucked into the…
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  • A close-up view of flames consuming dried leaves in an outdoor fire pit.

    Learn about burns from Mountain Disaster Preparedness Medical group

    By David Jerome • March 26, 2026
    Mountain Disaster Preparedness is offering a Medical Talk on Burns on Thursday April 2.  Dr Richard Yocum, MD, WFR and Lisa Sabala, BSN, RN will discuss topics including initial evaluation and first aid, estimating burn depth and surface area, and when to evacuate or refer a burn patient. Thursday April 2, 4:40-5:45 p.m. at Idyllwild…
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Recent News

  • Silhouette of mountains under a bright sunset with a golden sky.

    Heat dome envelopes the Hill – in March!!

    It’s been hot, scorching perhaps and certainly unprecedented for March, on the Hill as well as the lower portions of Southern California. This may…

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  • Idyllwild Garden Club invites gardeners to first meeting of 2026

    Lynn Eodice of the Idyllwild Garden Club shared this with us: The Idyllwild Garden Club will hold its first general meeting of the season…

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  • A basketball moment captured as the ball rests on the rim, highlighting the suspense of the game.

    ICC Adult Basketball “March Madness” in Full Effect, down to Final Four ; Youth Baseball and Tee-Ball Discounts Thanks to the Idyllwild Race Committee 

    BY JOHNNY WILSON ICC DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS & RECREATION Adult Basketball  SEED TEAM CAPTAIN REGULAR SEASON (W-L) #1 Khaki Buckets (Jared Eldridge) 10 –…

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  •  IAA Native American Arts program lecture series tonight and next Thursday

    This year, as the Idyllwild Arts Academy celebrates 80 years of arts education in Idyllwild, the Native American Arts program is offering a special…

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  • Close-up of the United States Capitol with American flag waving outside.

    County Executive describes future budget needs

    At its March 10 meeting, the County Board of Supervisors listened to County Executive Officer Jeff Van Wagenen’s presentation on the status of the…

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  • Close-up of a red, white, and blue vote button with stars on a white background.

     Preview of June 2 Primary

    In the June Primary, Hill voters will be casting votes for many offices. Statewide there is the Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of…

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  • Tribes and environmental groups join litigation defending Chuckwalla National Monument status

    In the final weeks of his Presidency, former President Joe Biden established the Chuckwalla National Monument in Riverside County, just south of the Joshua…

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  • A detailed view of open book pages highlighted by sunlight, creating a serene and reflective mood.

    Legislature has many wildfire bills to review this year       

    On March 4, Mega Fire Action, a California-based advocacy group seeking to end so-called megafires, assembled a group of State legislators to discuss a…

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Classifieds

  • FOR RENT

    FOR RENT Furnished studio with kitchen essentials, washer/dryer. $850 per month. (608) 293-0374

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  • FOR RENT

    Furnished studio with kitchen essentials, washer/dryer. $850 per month. (608) 293-0374

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  • For Rent

    Charming/updated quiet 1 bed house Furnished. Laundry and carport included. Walking distance to town, Fern Valley. $1,700. emueller@san.rr.com

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  • Thank You

    THANK YOU to the kind person who turned in my change purse to the Idyllwild Pharmacy. Great sentimental value. Thank you! Charlie Anthony

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