California’s drought conditions show no sign of abating. The water year that ended Sept. 30 was the second driest on record. All of California’s 58 counties are under a drought emergency proclamation. January, February and March 2022 were the driest on record dating back over 100 years. Just 6 inches of precipitation were recorded in…

Scenes from this year’s Idyllwild Parade filled the town with color, smiles, and community spirit. Photos by Peter Szabadi and Lynne Eodice capture the day’s highlights.

A fatal traffic collision in which a white Chevrolet truck crashed into a tree was reported at 12:11 p.m. today on Highway 243 near Cedar Glen Dr. Traffic in both directions is stopped while CHP, IFPD and Cal Fire crews assist at the scene and are awaiting a Coroner’s unit. IFPD Chief Patrick Reitz said…

Funds to help create more defensible space around local homes At the Oct. 23, Riverside County Board of Supervisors meeting, 3rd District Supervisor Chuck Washington recommended his colleagues concur with a $4,000 grant to the Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council. These monies will be used in conjunction with the $600,000 state fire prevention grant, which…

Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly and Peter Szabadi were unaminously re-elected president and vice president, respectively, of the Idyllwild Water District’s Board of Directors at the Jan. 17 board meeting. The vote was 4-0 with Director Geoffrey Caine absent. In other business, the board approved a recommendation from Interim General Manager Jack Hoagland to engage a…