In recent months, Idyllwild residents have reached out expressing frustration and concern about drivers speeding and tailgating more than usual on our local roads and highways.  Long-time resident Eric Townsend wrote in an email, “On busy weekends with crowded streets and pedestrians in the street, I see people speeding on North Circle Drive as if…

Less rain, lack of precipitation, water shortage, drought and emergency are all familiar terms to Californians, especially in Southern California. The San Diego office of the National Weather Service reported that during the past water year, Idyllwild endured in eighth driest year since rainfall has been recorded. Last week, Gov. Gavin Newsom extended his drought…

Village square — Idypark — is dedicated May 26, a Saturday, began Memorial Day weekend, which we observe and is when we honor those who died serving our country. But this year, it seemed that Idyllwild, not the site of battles or military installations or cemeteries, was being honored. While many residents are born and…