The IAA class of 2015

Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Gary Busher, local coordinator for the Second Harvest Food Bank distribution, said he is doing the best he can to cope with a decrease in food and an increase in commodity applicants. “Where once we got 8 to 10 pallets, now we’re getting 4,” he said. “And the problem is that more and more people…
Two traffic collision incidents occurred on Hill roads recently, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. Both resulted in injuries. In one incident, six children had to be transported for medical treatment. On Sunday, Oct. 25, Wilkena Jackson, 31, of Moreno Valley, was driving a blue 2004 Ford Expedition on Highway 243…
By Marshall Smith Staff Reporter Cal Fire performed a successful helicopter evacuation of an injured hiker from the Sunshine Face of Suicide Rock on Sunday, March 19. According to Jody Hagemann, Cal Fire senior public information specialist, Cal Fire was notified by Idyllwild Fire Protection District of the incident and responded at 4:44 p.m….
70 years ago – 1950Lora Steere, nationally known sculptress, conducted the first class at the Idyllwild School of Music and the Arts (now Idyllwild Arts Academy). 65 years ago – 1955With the closing of the Camp of Creative Living, the Rev. Muriel Haskell prepared for the opening of a spiritual retreat, the adult program of…
Saturday, June 6 is the date set for the annual running of the Idyllwild 5k/10k Race and Fitness Walk. “We’re just a bit behind schedule but everything will be ready by race day,” said Matt Kraemer, Idyllwild School principal and race committee member. Bill Whitman, publicity coordinator for the committee, said there has been a…
It’s spring. Flowers are blooming and the leaves of trees are starting to form and uncurl. It’s time for a community meeting to hear about the Goldspotted oak borer. The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council is holding just such a meeting at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Idyllwild Nature Center. This is the…