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Friends of the Library to celebrate 100th book donation
By David Jerome • July 8, 2026The Friends of the Idyllwild Library have announced that they recently ordered the 100th new book that they will donate to the library. The Friends, an all-volunteer 501(c)(3), arrange many of the educational and entertaining presentations that the library hosts every weeks, run the self-serve used book store in the library, and purchase books to… -
The Second First Friday
By Sam Markus • July 8, 2026The first “First Friday” felt like a promising experiment. The second answered a different question: Was it a fluke? Judging by the crowds that filled North Circle Friday evening, the answer appears to be “no.” If the inaugural event introduced the idea, the second suggested something more meaningful may already be taking root. People wandered…
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Newsom and Legislature approve FY 26-27 balanced budget
On June 26, days before the deadline, Gov. Gavin Newsom and the California Legislature agreed to a State budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27. Newsom…
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Some new laws effective July 1st
On July 1, several new laws went into effect. They address items such as the gas tax, volume of streaming ads, student use of…
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Hill precinct vote June – 2026 How Hill precincts voted in the June Primary
For last month’s Primary, the percent voter turnout on the Hill was significantly greater than in the whole state or County. Statewide turnout was…
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Grand Jury Code Enforcement investigation finds favoritism, abusive management, interference by Board of Supervisors, and high turnover
The Riverside County Grand Jury’s review of the County’s Code Enforcement program found serious management problems as well as some enforcement issues. Their June…
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Free Summer Concert Series: The Tokens tonight at Butterfield Amphitheater with Sandii Castleberry; next week, the Broken Hallelujahs and Lily Rock Ramblers
The Tokens will headline the second installment of Idyllwild’s free Summer Concert Series tonight, Thursday, July 9, with Sandii Castleberry and Lily McCabe opening.…
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Climbers rescued Sunday by LASD Helicopter
On Sunday, June 28, a pair of stranded climbers were rescued from the West Lark route on Tahquitz Rock by a Los Angeles County…
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Denise “Dennie” Ohrazda 1952 – 2026
Denise “Dennie” Suzanne Ohrazda (born Denise DeCelles), a devoted mother, sister, friend, and compassionate mental health counselor, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026,…
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Water on the highway near Caltrans work in Pine Cove
Pine Cove residents have reported that water was leaking near a Pine Cove Water District main, just past CAL FIRE Station 23, where Caltrans…
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