The sleep of many Hill residents was interrupted by the boisterous thunderstorm early Friday morning, Nov. 21. About 4 a.m., bolts of lightning and clashes of thunder filled the local sky. However, drought relief was not part of the weather message. During the storm, the U.S. Forest Service recorded about 0.25 inches of rain at…

County officials plan to present design guidelines and recruit board members for the Idyllwild Historic Preservation District at an Idyllwild community meeting. County Preservation Officer Keith Herron will lead the meeting planned for 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 16 at the Nature Center on Highway 243. The county board of supervisors authorized the district in July…

The installation of the new board directors for the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce has been rescheduled to 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 24, at the Fern Valley Inn. The Chamber will announce its new officers and recognize outgoing directors. Honorary Member Marshall Hawkins, Idyllwild’s Jazz-Man Emeritus and the musical co-ordinator for the 2nd Annual…