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Photos of the week: September 15, 2016
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Idyllwild Fire and the Idyllwild Volunteer Fire Company set up their annual 9/11 tribute on Highway 243 Sunday afternoon. Idyllwild Fire Chief Patrick Reitz wrote, “As 9/11 falls on a Sunday we are encouraging everyone to spend this day with their families. IFPD will again show our respect to those whom made the ultimate sacrifice by flying Old Glory high and proud from our Ladder on T621. Please take a moment to say I love you to your loved ones & remember the families of all of those that died in and since as a result the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.” Photo by Jenny Kirchner






By Paul Netter Southern California Edison Keep an eye on what you fry … or grill … or broil. And never leave stovetop cooking unattended. This is true all year, but especially on Thanksgiving Day, which has three times more home fires than any other day largely because of unattended stovetop cooking, according to the…
“Music for every era” is how New Sensations leader Don Hoeber describes pop music genres his family band will be playing when it makes its first appearance at the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. Based in Palm Springs, New Sensations features Don on guitar, wife Mary on keyboards and son Alex on drums. They are joined…
With two wine bars, both upper and lower decks were filled. Multiple wines and tapas were served throughout the event Saturday.
Inland Empire-based SouthBound and Company was last here two years ago with a Buddy Holly tribute. They return in Creedence Clearwater form for Ken Dahleen’s 2016 Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. Taking the stage at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 14, are SouthBound leader, lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Darryl Reed; guitarist and backup vocalist Michael Finn;…
Large claps of percussion and thunder descended on Idyllwild Saturday.
“I have a message in my music,” said singer/songwriter and Idyllwild resident Lareé Gibson. “It is, ‘Live for today. Every day is a gift.’” Gibson’s life has unfolded like a wave — with her life and career being carried literally from sea to mountain with music as the vehicle. Born in Long Beach into a…