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Idyllwild Garden Club outgoing President Harold Voorheis received a “Certificate of Appreciation” presented by new President Tony Berthelotte for his for work and dedication during his tenure. Photo by Cid Castillo


The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department conducted an intensive week of raids and interrogations in Idyllwild that resulted in 12 arrests. The police operation began Monday, Aug. 20 in response to a rapid escalation of property crimes in greater Idyllwild over the last year. Hemet Station’s Lt. Dean Agnoletto coordinated the action. By Monday, Aug. 27,…
Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court denied an appeal to prevent the use of the Congressional District maps which Proposition 50 authorized in the November special election. As a result, the lines are drawn and the primary will occur on June 2, 2026. The general election will occur on November 3. The changes in the…...
Last week, Community Service Area 36 member Kathy Wilson released the results of the public-opinion survey about the future of Town Hall. Wilson and others solicited comments from local residents earlier this month, while seated outside the Post Office in Strawberry Creek Plaza. Of the 150 surveys completed, Wilson said 42 were willing to help…
At the recommendation of Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington, the Board of Supervisors reappointed four members to the Idyllwild Historic Preservation Local Review Board. Reappointed with terms ending Jan. 29, 2020, were Nancy Borchers and Ron Kammeyer. Chair Warren Monroe and Barbara Jones were reappointed with their terms ending Jan. 29, 2021. A…
According to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department, a family from Idyllwild has been missing since early May. Mayra Perez Posadas, 33, and her three daughters, Amayrany Perez Romero, 15, Kaylie Perez Romero, 12, and a 5-year-old whose name is unknown to authorities, are described as being from the Idyllwild area, but were recently staying at…
Brendan Steele is playing great at the Humana Challenge in La Quinta, tee to green. He’s hitting 70% of the fairways with booming 313-yard drives, and he’s hitting 78% of the greens in regulation. Unfortunately, except for one hole, his putter has not been his friend so far this week. He’s averaging 36 putts per…