
Jo O’Brien, who set up the Garner Valley Craft Faire for Saturday, with AJ the llama, are happy with the turnout and that no rain had fallen. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
By Idyllwild Town Crier


Jo O’Brien, who set up the Garner Valley Craft Faire for Saturday, with AJ the llama, are happy with the turnout and that no rain had fallen. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
Two traffic collisions occurred on Highway 243 Sept. 8, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. Alcohol was not a factor in either collision. The first of the two collisions occurred at 11:40 a.m. a few hundred feet south of Saunders Meadow. Taylor Winchester, 34, of Murrieta, was driving a silver 2004…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District has just scheduleded a special meeting for Wednesday evening, Jan. 4. The will address the issue of an interim Fire Chief in the wake of former Chief Norm Walker’s departure. Special Meeting with Closed Session AGENDA 6 p.m., Wed, January 4 2012 Meeting to be held at the Idyllwild Fire…
Grand Idyllwild Lodge sells, Rustic Theatre changes hands, new restaurant in the Fort Major changes are happening in Idyllwild’s commercial business profile. The Grand Idyllwild Lodge has sold, the Rustic Theatre is changing hands, the Solis brothers are opening their fourth eatery, this one in the Fort, and a teahouse with international flavor and choices…
Dr. Richard Minnich made it clear that he believes the Hill is still very vulnerable to another large and devastating wildfire.
It was a celebration in Pine Cove Saturday. The water district held its annual open house where customers feasted on tri-tip, salads and ice cream. On display were the district’s three new trucks, courtesy of a grant and loan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and nearly 2 miles of pipeline. But the highlight was…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District recently responded to the following calls.• Aug. 14 — EMS call, provide advanced life support, 8:44 a.m. Wayne Dr.• Aug. 14 — Traffic crash with injuries, 2 p.m. Hwy. 243.• Aug. 15 — EMS call, provide ALS, 2:22 a.m. Delano Dr.• Aug. 15 — EMS call, provide ALS, 6:09…