On Monday, April 2, the U.S. Forest Service resumed burns on Thomas Mountain. In January, the Forest Service burned about 240 acres. About 200 acres are left on the unit between Anza and Garner Valley, according to Zach Behrens, public affairs officer for the San Bernardino National Forest. The project could last over a week;…

The Idyllwild Community Fund Advisory Committee completed a successful year, continuing an almost 20-year tradition of providing grants to local nonprofits. In 1996 a local couple, wishing to remain anonymous, provided the initial testamentary gift that would become the Idyllwild Community Fund. Their intention was that interest from the fund would be used to provide,…

  Above, more than 100 quilts were on display at the Idyllwild Autumn Quilt Show held at the Buckhorn Camp on Saturday and Sunday. Mountain Quilters of Idyllwild held the annual event. Photo by John Pacheco  

Residents of California’s 36th Congressional District who lost homes or businesses in the recent wildfires may be eligible for federal assistance. The office of Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) is available to assist those affected by damage to homes or businesses with claims to the Small Business Administration. Also, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has…