“The Art Alliance of Idyllwild is dedicated to seeing Idyllwild become a nationally recognized fine arts center for education, creativity and exhibition.” That statement is AAI’s mantra, and to that end, AAI has rented The Courtyard Gallery, which is in the process of becoming a new gallery, visitor center and resource center. This location will…

Jo’An’s Restaurant & Bar is in phase 1 of a four-phase renovation, according to new owner Mo Jacob, and was expected to re-open the middle of this week. The restaurant closed at 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 4. Heading the renovation is contractor Brad Rechtfertig, owner and builder of the boutique inn The Grand Idyllwild Lodge….

Editor’s note: “Baby Doll” is a fictional story, not based on a true incident. Eduardo Santiago, in addition to helming the Idyllwild Author Series and continuing his own major career as a novelist, is very proud of his work coaching other writers. Hollie Overton, one of his students, closes year six of Santiago’s series on…