2:33 P.M. UPDATE: A promotional video about Idyllwild: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlCKH5O_T9o 8:40 A.M. UPDATE: Monday morning began with sunny skies over Idyllwild and the noise of traffic moving through town. As people began to return to homes and businesses, thoughts of gratitude were dominant besides the need to recover from the forced four-day leave of absence. Patrons…

A house fire in Pine Cove was contained to 20 percent of the structure Thursday night, Oct. 17. The 1,500-square-foot, single-story family dwelling was reported on fire about 9:15 p.m. In less than hour, firefighters from Station 23 (Pine Cove) and other Riverside County/Cal Fire stations had the fire contained and most of the building…

At least for the next six to 12 months. Traffic control began Monday, July 6, on Highway 74 just north of Lake Hemet as the project to replace Hurkey Creek Bridge begins. A 24-hour traffic signal is now active, with one lane of the highway closed.           Photo by Halie Wilson…

Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) read into the Congressional Record a commendation of Idyllwild resident Val Velez for her work on behalf of students in the Hemet Unified School District. Specifically, Velez was acknowledged for “her tireless efforts to preserve the Peer Leaders Uniting Students program that engages student leaders to address the social issues…