

Concertgoers enjoy Jeff Stover’s Mixed Bag
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Vocalist Diva Denise belts out a favorite melody as part of the performance by Jeff Stover’s Mixed Bag Orchestra during the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series on Thursday, July 28, at the Idyllwild Community Center site. Photo by Cid Castillo

Cold weather blew into the Idyllwild area the second week of November, frosting mountaintops and ridgelines in white. Majestic oaks turned brilliant yellow, seemed more brilliant than in past years and held their colorful foliage longer. Skies remained that special blue so characteristic of the Hill, and with colder temperatures and light winds tossing the…
Idyllwild has always been a resilient town. Tiny — but mighty — business owners are getting creative to keep a stream of revenue. Many have taken advantage of Zoom and other video conferencing apps to hold meetings, classes and discussion groups. Mary Morse, of Spirit Mountain Retreat, has been using Zoom to connect with those…