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  • Vibrant mountain landscape with bright sun and clear blue sky, capturing natural beauty and tranquility.

    “It’s hot out! It’s really hot!” Repeat!

    By Michael Ferro • April 1, 2026
    Another week of scorching record setting temperatures was felt on the Hill. For six consecutive days – a whole week — from March 23 through March 29, Monday through Sunday, record highs were set. This followed the record setting period March 17 through March 21. During this two-week period, the absolute record high of 88…
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  • Caltrans work on SR 243 to reach Idyllwild School this week

    By David Jerome • March 27, 2026
    Caltrans has provided this update on the progress of the pavement rehabilitation project on SR 243: Week of March 30th, daytime work activities with parking lot closures and pedestrian walkway closures near Idyllwild School will occur on SR-243 throughout the week between the hours 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday (03/30) through Friday (04/03). The…
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Recent News

  • The Girl Who Grew Up in a Chocolate Shop

    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…

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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

    Mountain Disaster Preparedness is offering a Medical Talk on Burns on Thursday April 2.  Dr Richard Yocum, MD, WFR and Lisa Sabala, BSN, RN…

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  • 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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Classifieds

  • Trailer for sale and land lease

    1961 Boles Aero Estrellita, located in Mt. Center on 460 acres of Mt. top views, pines and meadows. Asking price $28,000. Year-round getaway, no permanent living. $100/month land rent. Details call: (760) 443-3300 or email houseofborregosprs@sbcglobal.net

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  • 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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