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Monday morning the sun was barely breaking through the clouds over the San Jacinto Mountains. About an inch of snow arrived overnight. Photo by J.P. Crumrine

A lightning bolt struck a pine tree next to Troy VanderWende’s property
Each year, Idyllwild Arts holds the prestigious Idyllwild Arts Academy Orchestra Concerto Competition.
Manager confirmed that his district is in discussion with the United States Geological Survey to install two seismic monitoring units on IWD property …
Tara Sechrest is the new dean of admission at Idyllwild Arts. Not only is she an Idyllwild native, but also a 1994 graduate of the private arts school …
California Brickelbush (Brickellia californica) is a native shrub and may be one of the best and sweetest smelling plants. From a great distance, you will be drawn by the irresistible, powerful perfume. The wonderful fragrance lasts for almost two weeks and it’s one of those mysterious plant scents that can be smelled only at a distance.