

Idyllwild Francophonie celebrates 7th anniversary
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The Idyllwild Francophonie celebrated their 7th anniversary at the Gastrognome Thursday, Oct. 11. They spent the evening conversing in the French language while expanding their French vocabulary. From left to right are (sitting) Bronwyn Jones, Karen Fina, (standing) Anna Ancheta, Francoise Frigola, Summer Brown, Larry Fina and Hubert Halkin. Photo by Careena Chase

By Richard SchwartzPCPOA president The Pine Cove Property Owners Association meeting is planned for Saturday, Aug. 14 at 9 a.m. at the Riverside County Mountain Resource Center Conference Room, 25380 Franklin Dr.This will be the first in-person meeting since March 2020.Face masks are recommended but not mandatory for those vaccinated. Anyone attending who is not…
La Bella Montagna, a new Italian pasta house, opens July 1 in the former Mountain Restaurant site. Chef and proprietor Mariah Melendrez Tartaglia and partner Tony Nardi plan to serve up Tartaglia’s personal and family recipes, recipes born of her Sicilian and Roman heritage. Tartaglia has had two restaurants in the past, one in La…
The Board of Commissioners of Idyllwild Fire Protection District approved Chief Mark LaMont’s draft budget for the Financial Year 2025-2026 at their March meeting. The total draft budget, $3,975,249, is about 10.6% higher than last year. IFPD’s budget is divided into three categories: General Fire Protection, Emergency Medical Services, and Mutual Aid. General Fire Protection…
Idyllwild Water District directors last week approved a proposed memorandum of understanding with the Idyllwild Brewpub — a big step toward the eventual opening of a local craft brewery. Describing the MOU to the board, General Manager Tom Lynch said, “In many respects, the pre-treated material that will be released will be beneficial to the…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station did not report responses for the past week. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls, Sunday to Saturday, May 24 to 30. Idyllwild • May 24 — Alarm call, Robin Dr. Handled by deputy. • May 24 — Barking dog, Idyllbrook Dr….
Mountain Disaster Preparedness is offering a Medical Talk on Burns on Thursday April 2. Dr Richard Yocum, MD, WFR and Lisa Sabala, BSN, RN will discuss topics including initial evaluation and first aid, estimating burn depth and surface area, and when to evacuate or refer a burn patient. Thursday April 2, 4:40-5:45 p.m. at Idyllwild…