Idyllwild’s own Stratford Players present a holiday confection — something sweet, something tuneful, something thoughtful, and, of course, something merry, all designed to make spirits bright. “Our theme this year is making spirits bright and that is what we hope to accomplish with our Christmas performances,” said Stratford Artistic Director Marsha Kennedy. “We like to…

At 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, Karyn Bearden, a Hemet resident, was one of the biggest winners of Soboba Casino’s “Survive the New Year” promotion. She braved the zombie apocalypse and walked away with the one-day top prize of $50,000 cash. Bearden (shown) was ecstatic as she accepted the payout, musing, “This is life-changing money.”…

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild’s Eye of the Artist event on Saturday, March 7, was one of the most successful fundraiser ever staged, said event co-organizer Les Walker. “It was one of the most heavily attended such events I’ve seen,” said Walker, who managed the event with Kirsten Ingbretsen. “Kirsten and I were in charge…