New owners are local and will protect Town Hall Idyllwild’s Town Hall, built in 1946, sold. The Johnson family, which resumed ownership of the building when the Chamber of Commerce dissolved in 2013, sold the building to a local group. Shane Stewart, their broker, said, “There will absolutely be no change. The building will remain…

A solo-vehicle collision occurred on Highway 74 last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.   On June 23 at 2 p.m. Pepper Louise Cramar, 57 of Mountain Center, was driving a gray 2011 Volkswagen Jetta east on Highway 74 west of Springcrest Drive at a stated speed of 45-55 mph…

The California Highway Patrol San Gorgonio Pass Station has joined with the Idyllwild Fire Department and the Idyllwild Snow Group to create an educational video for off-Hill visitors who flock to Idyllwild during heavy snow incidents primarily to play in the snow. The video is a further indication that law enforcement is committed to addressing…

Seventh resignation in less than two years Catherine Dearing resigned as a director of the Idyllwild Water District last week. President Dr. Charles Schelly confirmed her resignation and Interim General Manager Jack Hoagland said it was for health reasons. Plans for replacing her will be discussed and announced at the District’s May 16 meeting, according…