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Business changes continue to redefine Idyllwild
In Idyllwild’s commercial core, businesses come, go, and change ownership and business models. Staying profitable in a small town that depends on both local support and tourist dollars is demanding. Two businesses, both art-based, are closing shop – Lightbender Art Studios on Highway 243 and Jerry Art in Oakwood Village. A third is changing its…
The Wine Finch
Ann SmithReporter David and Heather Landeros had been coming up to Idyllwild for at least 10 years. For this real estate broker from Long Beach and wife Heather, also a broker, Idyllwild was a welcome respite from the hustle and traffic of Long Beach. They have been full-time residents of Idyllwild for three and half…
It’s all about waffles at this shop
Paula Castro opened up Waffleton Street Waffles November, in the VillageCenter Shops, where Atomic Cow had been. She offers Belgian and Mochi(Japanese sweet rice) waffles with sweet or savory toppings. Sweetsinclude fruit, chocolate, marshmallows and cookie crumbs; savory combosinclude Brie and prosciutto, manchego cheese and sun-dried tomatoes,smoked salmon and cream cheese. She also offers hot…
From science teacher to potter, Helen Hixon at Mountain Pottery
Helen Hixon is the proprietor of Mountain Pottery. Locals may have noticed that the shop and studio moved from upper North Circle to the newly refurbished building next to Forest Lumber and Idyllwild Laundry Service in May of last year. Hixon seems happy in her new surroundings: “I loved the old space with its forest…
Idyllwild Pharmacy changes hands, not services
Dr. Schelly relocates chiropractic office Barry Shapiro, cherished owner of the Idyllwild Pharmacy, retires this week to pursue a long-held dream. Together with Linda, his wife of 43 years, they plan to travel north by caravan, documenting the journey through photography. Shapiro leaves Idyllwild in good hands with new owner George Baslious, bachelor of science…
Idyllwild Ice Cream’s new owners thank firefighters with a free scoop
Summer is ice cream season; some say it’s the perfect buffer for heat and stress. On July 23, Lana and Terry Pepin took over ownership of the Idyllwild Ice Cream and Jerky Shop, and were evacuated 48 hours later. Not much time to get scooping, but regardless of any initial shock, the Pepin’s expressed an…