It’s another summer of arts programs for youth, children, adults and families at the Idyllwild Arts campus. Once again, participants will have choices of familiar programs, favorite instructors and new opportunities. The Summer Program lasts for eight weeks, from June 15, when the popular Hot Clay and Metals Week opens, through Aug. 9, when many…

Marc Kassouf, co-owner of Quiet Creek Inn with partner Nathan Depetris, is the new president of the Art Alliance of Idyllwild, one of the most active and visible of Idyllwild’s many nonprofits. He had previously served on the AAI board and was chosen for this demanding post because of his project management, business and organizational…

Some of the students were so little their feet did not reach the floor as they sat waiting for their chance at the microphone. At the beginning of the 38th-annual Hemet Unified School District Spelling Bee held at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, at the HUSD Professional Development Service Center, Spelling Master Walt Pleasnick looked…