Soroptimist International of Idyllwild has scholarship money for women furthering their education or vocational skills. Applicants must be residents of the mountain communities between Twin Pines/Poppet Flats and Anza. The scholarships can be used for expenses at any accredited institution of higher learning when pursuing an associates, bachelors, masters or doctoral degree, or for a…

By Marshall Smith Staff Reporter   On Saturday July 4, at about 7:20 p.m., a 64-year-old man of Escondido was driving his 1999 Nissan Maxima westbound on Highway 74 just west of the intersection with Carrizo Road in Pinyon. With him in the vehicle was Natalia Adaca, 58, also of Escondido. Mary Jane Plante, 46,…

Daniel Ellis, 24, of Mountain Center, pleaded guilty to a felony charge of receiving a stolen Kawasaki motorcycle. He was sentenced to two years and eight months in state prison. Ellis was arrested in October and had several subsequent arrests, including one Jan. 9, also for possession of a stolen Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, before pleading…

Riverside County is looking for applicants to fill a vacant seat on the Idyllwild Historic Preservation Local Review Board. The board members “review proposed projects within the Idyllwild Historic District. The board provides a recommended approval, denial or approval with changes to the Riverside County Planning Director, who considers the board’s recommendation before approving or…