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Idyllwild’s Saturday postal service will remain unaffected despite last week’s U.S. Postal Service announcement of plans to discontinue Saturday mail delivery beginning Saturday, Aug. 5, 2013. Mail will still be placed in Hill post office boxes on Saturday, said Idyllwild Postmaster Kelly Gates. As with the rest of the country, package delivery will also still…
Water Emergency Stage 2 began Sept. 1 for Idyllwild Water District customers. How they react to the restrictions will not be known for a month or longer. During the Sept. 19 board meeting, Director John Cook led a discussion on how the board might create incentives to achieve a 10-percent reduction in usage during Stage…
65 years ago – 1948 “Ma’s New Husband” was chosen as the first play to be produced by the newly organized Mountain Players. 60 years ago – 1953 More than 150 people pledged $10 each for benches to be placed at the Town Hall campfire area. 55 years ago – 1958 Temperatures dropped…
Concerned about the increase in commercial-jet aircraft flying over the Hill and the potential harm to communities below, a group of residents has organized to return quiet skies to the area. “Quiet Skies Idyllwild” is for residents and visitors to the Hill who seek peace and quiet, and idyllic surroundings, but are disturbed every few…
By Riverside County Some retail businesses in Riverside County will be allowed by the State of California to have curb-side pickup starting Friday, May 8. Florist and toy shops, department stores and other small business retailers will be able to provide services, but they will be limited to curb-side delivery and pick up only. This…