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Photos by Doris Jean Lombard

A rare bird, the Wilson’s Warbler, is a yellow flash against the green cedars. Its small size is evident when compared to the Manzanita berry in the water.

Early signs of fall were present as the leaves were already turning in August.

Above and below: Flashes of yellow and orange contrast against green foliage where several Western Tanagers visit Mountain Center for water.

One month after the devastating Mountain Fire, California Coffeeberry burnt stumps are already sprouting new growth.

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“Despicable Me” actress Elsie Fisher speaks at Town Hall movie showing
By September 27, 2011September 27, 2011 Reading Time: 1 minute

“Despicable Me” was shown on a giant screen at Town Hall on Friday, Sept. 23 to about 100 residents. Prior to the showing, Town Hall Director GeGe Beagle interviewed actress and Idyllwild native Elsie Fisher, who was the voice of the youngest sister, Little Agnes, in “Despicable Me.”

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Jazz is coming Aug. 16
By July 29, 2014October 2, 2014 Reading Time: 2 minutes

Idyllwild, August and music, whether it’s word association, a recipe or a formula, the combination always results in the Idyllwild Jazz in the Pines. It is only two weeks until the 21st Annual Jazz in the Pines opens the gates and music blares over our mountain Saturday morning, Aug. 16. This year, the festival will…

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Big Phat Band headlines Saturday at jazz fest
By August 7, 2012April 18, 2013 Reading Time: 3 minutes

For the second consecutive year, Gordon Goodwin returns to Jazz in the Pines. On Saturday, Aug. 25, Goodwin headlines the day’s entertainment …

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Stratford Players want to make you smile
ByIdyllwild Town Crier November 22, 2022December 29, 2022 Reading Time: 2 minutes

The Stratford Players have been entertaining Idyllwild audiences for 12 years. On the Sunday following Thanksgiving, Stratford premieres its new holiday show, “Yule Cheer! An Idyllwild Christmas.” This production features a festive collection of new pieces together with tried-and-true favorites. The emphasis is on merriment. “We want to help our town start off this holiday…

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Local author pens Russo-Japanese war novel
By September 20, 2017 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Ron Singerton, a local resident, sets his well-researched novels in interesting historical periods — periods of systemic change and social upheaval. With “A Cherry Blossom in Winter” (Penmore Press LLC 2017), Singerton visits a time in history when two powers, one emerging and one declining, are at odds over influence in Asia. War looms as…

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Governor proposes ‘no-growth’ budget: Possible recession and new Washington policies create prudence
By January 19, 2017 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Gov. Jerry Brown’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2017-18, which starts on July 1, is prudent. The General Fund expenditures are $122.5 billion, $240 million less than the current-year budget. In his press conference, Brown stressed the states vulnerability to gyrating income tax revenue and possible major shifts in availability of federal funds. The dark…

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