Young Idyllwild, a local nonprofit with a mission to mentor and guide younger generations to become strong community leaders, is in the growing business. Appropriately, it plans to create a community garden at the corner of Alderwood Street and North Circle Drive on land donated by Idyllwild realtor Dora Dillman. The stated mission of the…

  New Lumber Mill Bar and Grill owner Luis Solis has big plans, very big plans, for his restaurant. Solis and wife Michelle, with previous restaurant experience in Temecula, are weighing in with menu choices that will challenge even the most jaded Idyllwild diner.   “We’re keeping the existing menu for now, but are adding…

Acting Idyllwild Fire Chief Mark LaMont has been offered the position of fire chief permanently. Commission President Jerry Buchanan announced the commission’s decision Tuesday night at the conclusion of a closed session. He added that it is still subject to negotiating a satisfactory contract with LaMont. The final decision may still be a few weeks…