The weekend was hot, with temperatures in the low 90s; but on Monday, June 20, the first day of summer, the temperature reached 97 degrees. This set a record for Idyllwild. The previous high temperature here on this date was 95 degrees. Idyllwild was one of dozens of Southern California communities setting record-high temperatures Monday….

Wildlife Biologist Tom Paulek and avid birder Rosedith Marx will lead the public on a search of the San Jacinto Wildlife Area for “Birds of Prey,” from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Feb. 22. The Friends of the San Jacinto Valley are sponsoring the free event that hopes to spot some of the 22 species…

The Cranston Fire that began threatening Idyllwild a week ago today remains at 13, 139 acres and is now 89 percent contained. 889 personnel remain on scene. The evacuation order is lifted for Idyllwild and Pine Cove north of Lower Saunders Meadow Road. Access can be made from Banning on Highway 243. Access to Garner…

The Mountain Disaster Preparedness Internet Communication/Idyllwild Emergency team is responsible for keeping the community up-to-date in case of emergency, using the Internet, Facebook and a satellite terminal if there no Internet connection. The group works as a team so no one person is overwhelmed. Responsibilities do not require physical exertion and can be done by…