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This year marks the 125th anniversary of probably the most famous Christmas newspaper editorial of all time. It was written by Francis P. Church in response to a letter from 8-year-old Virginia O’Hanlon. It was published on Sept. 21, 1897, in the New York Sun. We try to reprint it each year for the enjoyment…
Tiny home giveaway at Soboba Casino
Sunday, Sept. 27, Soboba Casino in San Jacinto will be the first casino ever to give away a tiny home as its grand prize. With millions of Americans looking to downsize their lives and lessen their carbon footprint, tiny home living is gaining huge traction nationally. A tiny home built by Rich’s Portable Cabins of…
Authors series closes with Santiago
The well-received Idyllwild Authors Series closes on Saturday, Aug. 6 with the spotlight on Eduardo Santiago, the man who conceived the series and brought 10 distinguished and varied Los Angeles authors to Idyllwild. New to the community, Santiago wanted to contribute. As a published author who has benefited from sales of his books at independent…
Rescued mountain lion seeking name
Back in late September 2020, a mountain lion cub was found motionless on the side of the road in the Idyllwild area near the Riverside County Fire Department. “The California Department of Fish and Wildlife suggested they contact the San Diego Humane Society (SDHS) because they have a wildlife center in Romona with vet…
Supervisors award grant to Idyllwild Arts jazz fest
At the July 25 Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting, 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington asked his colleagues to approve a $2,500 grant to the Idyllwild Arts Foundation. The funds are for the 2017 Jazz in Pines. For the third consecutive year, Washington is making this donation to what he calls “an enriching weekend of…