The prestigious Youth America Grand Prix at Escondido’s California Center for the Arts in the middle of last month turned into a kind of all-star game for Idyllwild Arts Academy dancers. Sofia Tellez Marquez, Alejandra Alicona and Andrea Hernandez placed among the top 24 female classical dancers, with Andrea landing in the top 12, and Dayoung “Sally” Kim placing among the top 12 female contemporary dancers.

Historical Society’s annual meeting offers clues Typically, we associate research and analysis with real police detectives, doctors pursuing a patient diagnosis or fictional detectives such as Miss Marple or Lt. Columbo, but many professions and avocations require the same patience, attention to detail and recognition of patterns. Friday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m., Idyllwild can…