

Town Hall field trip ends at Earth ‘n’ Fire
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Thirty youngsters from Town Hall’s Summer Recreation Program went on a field trip ending at Earth ‘n’ Fire in the Fort, where they each created their own pottery work of art. Town Hall Recreation Coordinator Gege Beagle, center, assists one group. Photo by Cid Castillo

For 2015, the Idyllwild Community Fund has made grant awards totaling $13,700 to nine Idyllwild organizations and another $2,000 to the Idyllwild Middle School Youth Grant Makers. The recipient agencies provide assistance to individuals within the community and support during possible emergencies, and they contribute to Idyllwild School programs and activities. The largest award, $2,600,…
Editor’s note: Each year, the Town Crier reports the information below for the three local water districts — Fern Valley, Idyllwild and Pine Cove — and the Idyllwild Fire Protection. The FVWD information appeared in the Feb. 1 issue. PCWD will appear next week followed by IFPD. Each district provides the information to the state…
Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) expressed its gratitude to a couple locals and some businesses at its Tuesday, Nov. 26 board of commissioners meeting. The district presented plaques to Gisela Stearns, Idyllwild Bake Shop and Brew, who recently closed its doors, Sheila Zacker, Firehouse Subs, La Casita Restaurant, Tommy’s Kitchen and Mountain Center Cafe. The…
The April and spring to summer wildfire outlooks have been issued. The current dry spell raises the chances of possible wildfire in the Southern California mountains, according to all of the fire services. “There is also an increased risk in timber dominated fires across much of the mountainous areas during the summer months of 2025…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, April 8 to 14. Idyllwild • April 8 — Alarm call, 7:35 a.m., Jameson Rd. Handled by deputy. • April 8 — Alarm call, 6:07 p.m., Shady View Dr. Handled by deputy. • April 8 — Alarm call,…
The Fourth of July laser show on Tahquitz Rock was a first. And now it’s history. Intended as a memorial to a wife who loved fireworks, the show sparked comments positive and negative from Idyllwild residents. For many, especially those who posted on Facebook, the laser show was a spectacular success, a first-time home run….