On July 1, a new agency will be responsible for the local recreation program. As part of a long-announced reorganization of functions at the county level, the Riverside County Regional Park and Open-Space District will take responsibility for County Service Area 36 (Idyllwild) recreation functions. “We’re planning on keeping it consistent with the past. No…

Caltrans is in the early stages of planning significant work on Highway 243 from Mountain Center to Banning. Planning is underway and funding has not been confirmed for the project. If it is approved, the work is likely to be lengthy and traffic control will be necessary, according to Terri Kasinga, chief of Public and…

Idyllwild School President Timothy Poseley wrote at 6 p.m. Sunday, “At this time school will be open tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the storm activity and area conditions.” Idyllwild Arts Academy students do not return to classes until Aug. 30. “Tomorrow there are faculty orientation and prep meetings which will be held via Zoom…