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In addition to live plants and seeds, the Idyllwild Garden Club also had on sale more than two-dozen bulb varieties that were packaged with full color photographs and planting instructions. All the packets, totaling 3,000 bulbs, were sold within the first hour.


The San Bernardino National Forest plans to start prescribed fire operations on its three ranger districts this month and is scheduled to continue through early 2024. The Fire and Aviation Management program considers wind, humidity, temperature and fuel types — such as brush, trees and grasses — when planning and implementing prescribed fires. Other factors…
Brandon McGlover, 32, of Temecula, had his second arraignment in Riverside County Superior Court where he was charged with 15 counts of arson, including igniting the Cranston Fire on July 25. His next scheduled court appearance is Feb. 1, 2019, for a trial readiness conference. The District Attorney’s office did file a request for discovery…
Village Center Drive project up for decision When the directors of the Idyllwild Water District met last week, perhaps the imminent snow storm or the joy of the atmospheric river filling Foster Lake limited their attention. But with only two items on the agenda, they deferred action on both until March. Further, they never discussed,…
July 11 is a big day for Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) events and recreation. The day will mark the much-anticipated re-opening of the playground and the first summer concert of 2019 at the new Butterfield Ampitheater. Plenty of parking will be available for ICC events, according to Janice Lyle, ICC board president. On the…
According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Murawski, about 10 p.m. Saturday, driver Craig Savage, 36, of Idyllwild, and passengers Nathan De Jarnette, 22, of Idyllwild, Shaundra Sorrell, 21, of San Jacinto and Hailee Brooks, 23, of Idyllwild, were traveling on Saunders Meadow Road near Fairway Drive when Savage lost control of his 1993 Mazda Navajo, flipping it onto its roof and onto the hood of a parked Toyota pickup. Idyllwild Fire Department, Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company 621, Idyllwild Garage and CHP all responded to the scene. Saunders Meadow was completely closed to traffic for about 90 minutes while the scene was cleared. All four occupants of the vehicle were uninjured and were not transported for medical treatment.