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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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Lisa Haley closes the 2014 Idyllwild Summer Concert Series
By August 26, 2014October 2, 2014 Reading Time: 1 minute

Lisa Haley (right) returned to Idyllwild with her Zydekats last Thursday for the final of the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. The foot stompin’ concert also featured David Fraser on accordion.

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Tod Goldberg at Idyllwild Authors Series
By June 13, 2012April 5, 2013 Reading Time: 4 minutes

Tod Goldberg, prolific author and chair of the master of fine arts in writing program at the University of California, Riverside, the Palm Desert Center, is funny, very funny and that’s the first thing you should know about him. His appearance as part of Eduardo Santiago’s Idyllwild Authors Series on Sunday, June 24, should be…

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Idyllwild Ghost Town’s future unclear
By December 3, 2014January 21, 2015 Reading Time: 3 minutes

For 11 years, Kathy Wilson’s Idyllwild Ghost Town has frightened and delighted fans of the phantasmagorical from on and off the Hill. Now, year 12 is in doubt. Wilson’s month-long Halloween attraction, a walk through live action and animatronic spook fest, had firmly established itself as a major audience draw at the Idyllwild Community Center…

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Summer Concert Series Brings More Great Music to Idyllwild
ByIdyllwild Town Crier July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Idyllwild’s free Summer Concert series continues its 25th anniversaryseason Thursday, July 11 with Sherry Williams and Friends, backed by anorchestra led by series founder Ken Dahleen. Next week, on the 18th,series veterans SouthBound and Company will bring their classic rocktribute, Double Shot. Sandii Castleberry and Lily McCabe will open thatshow. Sherry Williams has been part…

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How art benefits young brains
By January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 Reading Time: 2 minutes

By Metro Editorial Service Art enriches lives and can be used to connect people from all walks of life. Among the many additional benefits of art is its effects on young people and the development of their brains. The American Association of School Administrators (AASA) notes that neuroscience research has shown that the effects of…

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Spotlight: Ron Singerton
By March 10, 2020March 10, 2020 Reading Time: 3 minutes

Idyllwild local Ron Singerton has been sharing his enthusiasm for history and art his entire life. After graduating from California State University, Long Beach and serving in the U.S. Army, Singerton spent his 30-year teaching career sharing his passion for history and art with middle and high school-aged students. When Singerton first started teaching in…

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