Law enforcement officers were in Garner Valley today doing a marijuana eradication on Thomas Mountain.
Photos by JP Crumrine


Marijuana eradication on Thomas Mountain
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Law enforcement officers were in Garner Valley today doing a marijuana eradication on Thomas Mountain.
Photos by JP Crumrine


The Idyllwild Arts Academy Black History Concert on Saturday, February 21, was one to remember. The event began ahead of schedule when early arrivals to Lowman Hall were surprised by the entry of jazz program students in marching band garb performing “When the Saints Go Marching In” in New Orleans second line style. They led…...
Three traffic collisions occurred on local roads over the last month, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.On Aug. 28 at 4:25 a.m., Sirinapa Ralph Phouphayry, 31 of Yucca Valley, was driving a white 2005 Nissan Titan northbound on Highway 243 south of Twin Pines Road at an unknown speed, and for…
Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, March 26 to April 1. Idyllwild • March 27 — Two alarm calls, Upper Rim Rock Rd. Handled by deputy. • March 27 — Alarm call, address undefined. Handled by deputy. • March 28 — Petty theft, West…
By Stephanie Yost Idyllwild Community Center President Idyllwild Community Center (ICC) is pleased to announce the arrival of a second porta-potty at the Idyllwild Community Playground, which ICC operates. As with the current porta-potty, County Service Area (CSA) 36 funds covered the cost. ICC is aware that the single porta-potty at the playground is often…
Rainfall since Oct. 1, 2021, the beginning of the current rain year, has been 11.4 inches. In the five months since Jan. 1, 2022, Idyllwild has received 3.5 inches of rain. The long-term average rainfall from October to June is 23.2 inches, about twice what has fallen this year, the third consecutive drought year. The…
Elections, including referenda on propositions and constitutionalamendments, can be won overwhelmingly or they can be close and undecidedfor several weeks. Surprisingly, Proposition 1, for mental health services on the March 5ballot, has taken three weeks to reach a consensus on its finaldisposition. As of Saturday morning, March 23, “Yes” is leading by28,000 votes, less than…