

Veterans mark Marine Corps birthday
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The U.S. Marine Corps celebrated its 237th birthday on Saturday, Nov.10. In observance, Idyllwild Marines held a cake-cutting ceremony. Preparing to cut the cake is Master Sergeant Danny Richardson, flanked by Gunnery Sergeant Rick Foster (left) and Corporal Fred Mahollond (right). In the background is Ron Draper, commander of American Legion Post 800. Photo by Cid Castillo

Editor’s note: As of Tuesday afternoon, no one at Caltrans was able to say how the fire might affect this project. Through the end of August, Highway 243 traffic will encounter disruptions similar to the ones on Highway 74 while Caltrans repaved that highway during May. Work on Highway 243 began Monday, July 15, and…
Idyllwild Fire Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls. • July 12 — Medical aid, 9:37 p.m. Highway 243. • July 13 — Medical aid, 4:17 a.m. Oakwood St. • July 13 — Power line down, 4:12 p.m. Jameson Dr. • July 15 — Medical aid, 4:21 a.m. N. Circle Dr….
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station did not report its responses for last week. Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls, Sunday to Saturday, April 12 to April 18. Idyllwild • April 12 — Suicide threat, address withheld. Report taken. • April 12 — Vandalism, Ridgeview Dr….
70 years ago – 1950Lora Steere, nationally known sculptress, conducted the first class at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts (now Idyllwild Arts Academy). 65 years ago – 1955With the closing of the Camp of Creative Living, the Rev. Muriel Haskell prepared for the opening of a spiritual retreat, the adult program of…
Two weeks ago, California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced that he was opening an investigation to determine whether the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office has engaged in a pattern or practice of unconstitutional policing. While he did not mention any specific incidents, he did refer to “… concerning levels of in-custody deaths, troubling allegations of excessive…
Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) Director Jim Gates verbally resigned from the board Tuesday, June 15 but submitted a letter of resignation June 27. He resigned for personal reasons. The district is still waiting to find out from the county how this will impact the August elections and what steps will need to be taken….