Continuing a longstanding practice, the Pine Cove Property Owners Association announced its annual donations and gifts to various local organizations. This year’s donations totaled $5,750. The PCPOA membership is 592. “Every year, PCPOA makes these donations to the benefit of Pine Cove members, as well as the wider community,” said Richard Schwartz, PCPOA president. The…

After a brief hiatus, the beloved Idyllwild Race is making its return on Saturday, August 16, bringing back the community spirit with three exciting events for all ages and abilities. Runners and walkers alike can choose from a 5K Run/Walk at 7:30 a.m., a 10K Run at 8:15 a.m., or the Kids Fun Run at…

An Idyllwild man being held without bail at the Southwest Detention Center on four felony charges changed his not-guilty pleas to guilty pleas in a Riverside County Superior Court Monday, Feb. 7. He will be sentenced May 26.The four charges against James Daniel Ellis, 43, are evading arrest; taking a vehicle without the owner’s consent;…

Prescribed burning operations in the San Jacinto Ranger District of the San Bernardino National Forest will begin in the next few week, according to a U.S. Forest Service release. Firefighters will be burning slash and debris piles adjacent to Forest Service fire stations. Signs will be posted along the roadways to alert passersby to the…