On May 3, the Riverside County district attorney filed a felony charge for unlawful possession of a controlled substance against Idyllwild resident Arthur L. DeRoss. A second charge for misdemeanor being under the influence was also filed. DeRoss pleaded not guilty to both. A felony settlement conference has been scheduled for June 19. Meanwhile DeRoss…

Calvary Chapel is distributing USDA Farmers to Families food boxes starting at 11:30 a.m. today, Oct. 21, at the Idyllwild Community Playground site on Highway 243. Boxes contain protein, dairy and produce. Distribution will end by 1 p.m.

Celebrating eight years, Francophonie members meet for lunch at Café Aroma last week. (From left) Claudine La Force, Herve Le Mansec, Mara Schoner and Monique Zander. Members not pictured are Hubert Halkin, Jan Ulrich, Francoise Frigola, Michele Marsh and Summer Brown. Photo by Jay Pentrack