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Idyllwild’s wildlife
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Here are some of my other snowy and cold friends:




The roads are clear into and around Idyllwild. Snowfall was between five and eight inches in town since Friday afternoon. The weather service is predicting a 40 percent chance of additional snow Saturday afternoon and night. Abut accumulation will be minimal. Sunday is supposed to be sunny and 62º. Starting Monday, temperatures should be in…
As of Monday, Dec. 10, Riverside County residents may again apply for a burn permit. Issuance of the permits was suspended earlier this year. Cooler temperatures, higher humidity and winter weather have begun to diminish the threat of wildfire. Cal Fire Riverside Unit Chief Shawn C. Newman advises that those possessing current valid agriculture and…
The Strong Fire has been quickly contained. The fire was reported shortly after noon today, Aug. 5. It started near Strong Drive and was moving south towards Tahquitz View Drive. Firefighters from Idyllwild Fire Department, Cal Fire, and the U.S. Forest Service immediately surrounded the blaze, which produced several clouds of smoke. At this time…
Cal Fire Helicopter 301 drops water on a small lightning fire on Thomas Mountain late Sunday afternoon. Responding units from the U.S. Forest Service and Cal Fire contained the 10-foot by 10-foot fire.
Volunteers with the Scouts West 4×4 Club spent a weekend recently blocking an unauthorized road leading into the Santa Rosa Wilderness above Palm Desert.
Wooley’s had a table set up Saturday at Living Free. Many visitors tried on hats of all kinds. Photo by Jenny Kirchner