Dog is truly man’s best friend, especially when trained or restrained in a moving automobile. When the dog is not car savvy and is unrestrained, however, consequences can be serious. Such was the case at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, March 20, when Efrain Huerta, 37, of Palm Desert, and wife Iris, 36, were traveling eastbound on…

Santa’s Mail Box is now at the Idyllwild Post Office ready to receive letters from local children. Santa’s postal elves Kelsi Lehman, Christina Edwards, Postmaster Kelly Gates and Sherry Kaufman, present the box all ready for the first letters to Santa. Children may mail their letters to Santa up until noon Monday, Dec. 17, in order to reach the North Pole in time for Christmas. And every year, Santa gives the Town Crier permission to print some of the letters he receives from Idyllwild boys and girls in the newspaper.

The Art Alliance of Idyllwild hosts its annual general membership meeting and social from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 23, at the Caine Learning Center. The nonprofit organization will present a review of its 2014 fundraising and events, and discuss activities planned for the new year. Light refreshments will be served, and RSVPs are…