The Board of Directors of Idyllwild Water District met on Wednesday,June 12. For a second week they discussed the budget and capitalimprovement plans for the coming financial year before approving them.They also revealed that they are very close to hiring a permanentGeneral Manager, one who seems “exceptionally qualified.” Last week the board was presented with…

California Highway Patrol Officer Ron Esparza said a solo traffic collision occurred around 12 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. Kathryn Ramsey Fagan, 63, of Hemet, was heading west on Highway 74 near mile marker 57 in her 2005 Nissan Murano when she missed a turn and catapulted 20 to 30 feet into the air landing about…

Grand Idyllwild Lodge sells, Rustic Theatre changes hands, new restaurant in the Fort Major changes are happening in Idyllwild’s commercial business profile. The Grand Idyllwild Lodge has sold, the Rustic Theatre is changing hands, the Solis brothers are opening their fourth eatery, this one in the Fort, and a teahouse with international flavor and choices…

  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…