As of Saturday, May 21, the Idyllwild office of the San Jacinto Ranger District on the San Bernardino National Forest reopened following a more than two-year closure. The office closed in March 2020 due to COVID, according to Natural Resource Specialist Andy Smith. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday to Monday, and…

Michael Darranger Kellner, 24, of Idyllwild, was arrested at 6:51 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 27, on Country Club Drive, on suspicion of a stealing a tip jar from Christian Chalifour, a harpist, performing outside in Strawberry Creek Square on Friday, Sept. 15. Chalifour said in a Facebook post that the tip contained only “$40 or so.”…

Coming and goings characterize the cyclical dance that changes Idyllwild’s business face. With the advent of fall, those leaving at least one aspect of the business scene are Emily, Mike and Martha Pearson who retired as co-owners of the Red Kettle as of Oct. 2. Ashley Stewart, wife of owner Shane Stewart, will manage the…