With the long-anticipated return of the cuisine of Frankie Machine (Frank Ferro), and a targeted Memorial Day opening for his restaurant Ferro on Cedar Street, Idyllwild diners and visitors will have palate-pleasing choices throughout town. First on scene this spring will be Fratello’s on Ridgeview Drive in the former Nature’s Wisdom space. Luis Solis, owner/operator…

Both Ron Kimmerle, 49, and Taylor Dravenstatt, 20 are on trial for burglary and receiving stolen property. Their Aug. 6 felony settlement conference was continued to Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Southwest Justice Center in Murrieta on request of defense counsels. Kimmerle remains in jail. Dravenstatt, now represented by a private attorney, is out on bail.

Kevin Brennan, wildlife biologist for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife, was called out last week to remove two deer killed on the Hill when vehicles hit them. But when he arrived at the scenes, both deer had been taken by unknown individuals. Brennan said removing a road-kill deer is a citable offense. He…

The April 17 meeting of the directors of Idyllwild Water District (IWD)included a detailed update on progress on the lower administrativeoffice project, a number of legacy issues uncovered by Interim GeneralManager (GM) Curt Sauer and staff, and a review of board procedure anddecorum, including stipends for directors. In public comments David Hunt wished to “commend…