
Holiday Closings
By Idyllwild Town Crier

The iconic Grey Squirrel clothing store is gone. The building is empty. The “For rent” sign also is gone. Plans to construct a two-story self-storage facility at Fern Valley Corner may face obstacles both from neighboring businesses and residents, as well as from the county. Riverside County Transportation and Land Management Agency Program Administrator Wendell…
The sign went up last week; Alpaca’s is once again the Mile High Café. Monday, Feb. 5 was the first day open under the new (old) name. After a well-earned, two-year break, Mile High founder Nam Park is “happy to come back.” Nam managed the restaurant for 14 years before “retiring” and leaving her son…
The Fern Creek Medical Center may once again be on the brink of reopening, according to Nurse Practitioner Natalya Ptashinsky. Ptashinsky attempted to reopen in 2022 after Dr. Bryn Henderson pulled his Regenerative Medical Group practice out in November 2021. Henderson had engaged in a rapid expansion; opening several clinics around the country in 2020,…
Arribas Mexican Restaurant reboots with an all-new menu, including an expanded shrimp entrée section with seven gourmet shrimp dishes, under new management of Carol and Juan Martinez. Returning chefs Kiki and Alphonso will up-level Arribas’ menus, according to Carol. Carol invited patrons to sample Arriba happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday…
Lake Hemet Market closed Monday, Nov. 10, until sometime in January or February for renovations. Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, which owns the building, is making the renovations. Send your business updates to becky@towncrier.com.