Hollywood film professional and chair of the Idyllwild Arts Academy Film and Digital Media Department Annette Haywood-Carter is the next speaker at the IAA “Spotlight on Leadership” Speaker Series. As part of the academy’s outreach to the community and its desire to build understanding and bridges between town and gown, the series will focus on…

2014 was a big year for restaurant sales, changes and new openings. Alphabetically: Oscar and Gabriella Piñeiro bought Arriba Mexican Restaurant on Oct. 25 from Jose Huizar. They plan to keep the same style menu with possibly some Cuban-style dishes added occasionally. The couple also plan to open a Caribbean restaurant in Banning at some…

In talking with Idyllwild Art Academy senior Quincy Ryan, one is struck by his brooding restlessness and his struggle of coming to grips with philosophical contradictions — of finding his unique voice and identity through rigorous introspection and self-examination. It was surprising to find a young man working through existential issues that many older people never choose to examine or consider.