







Friends, family show their appreciation for Bob Muir
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The Muir family sit together at the service for Robert “Bob” Muir on Sunday at the Idyllwild Nature Center. Photos by Jenny Kirchner








Seven vehicles, in various states of disrepair, were recovered in a sting conducted by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department on Tuesday, Dec. 15. Among them was a gray Ford F-150 truck belonging to Idyllwild resident Shane Stewart. Sgt. Doug Untener, of the Riverside Auto Theft Interdiction Detail, reported that Stewart’s truck, which had been stolen…
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…
At the end of August, California State Auditor Grant Parks released his agency’s audit of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) and the California Public Advocates Office (Cal Advocates). The audit looked at the agencies’ review and participation in the rate requests from California’s three largest electric utilities and natural gas company — Pacific Gas…
Seventh resignation in less than two years Catherine Dearing resigned as a director of the Idyllwild Water District last week. President Dr. Charles Schelly confirmed her resignation and Interim General Manager Jack Hoagland said it was for health reasons. Plans for replacing her will be discussed and announced at the District’s May 16 meeting, according…
The highlight of the Jan. 13 meeting of the directors for the Pine Cove Water District was the recognition of PCWD as a District of Distinction through the Special District Leadership Foundation. At the initiation of Assemblyman Brian Jones and Sen. Jeff Stone, the state Legislature approved a Members Resolution 13 in October honoring PCWD,…