Derrik Lewis, newest member of Idyllwild’s Stratford Players, has a storied background in stage, television and film that began when he was 15 with his first professional performance. Lewis is now a regular member of the Stratford Players and can be seen in its Idyllwild productions. At age 18, Lewis made his debut as an…

I received a few responses to last week’s question. First, let’s get this irreverent one out of the way. Jim Marsh, famous as the architect for the Idyllwild Community Center, wrote, “Not much to explain. I’ve always had low self-esteem, but you can’t really blame me. How would you feel if you had to stare…

Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild has received two grants to assist with funds for emergency evacuations and new equipment for its search and rescue team. ARF received a $2,042 grant from the Carol and Kent H. Landsberg Foundation to purchase radios and catch poles for its search/rescue team. These items have been purchased and will…