In the higher regions of Idyllwild and Pine Cove, a light dusting of snow still covers the ground just days before Christmas – an unexpected present following last Friday’s heavy rainfall. As it does especially in the cool winter air, the mountain sparkles with sunlight dappling its pines during brilliantly clear days and smoke from…

There is a shared anxiety for high school seniors as they wait to hear whether they’re been admitted to the college or colleges of their choice. There is a once-in-a-lifetime moment when they receive their first acceptance. And for a few, there is the added thrill when that acceptance comes from their first choice. Idyllwild…