Idyllwild will soon welcome a new artisan bakery: Almost Heaven. Gabrielle and Richard Marcin, who have been supplying stores in Alpine with artisan baked goods for the last year, will begin hosting “pop-up” bake sales in the parking lot and until their new space in Victorian Square starting this Saturday, April 12—a preview of what’s…

Hot, hot weather was coming to California, many forecast in the middle of July. And that has proven true. While some cooler temperatures are expected this week, Sunday, July 30, the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast was, “Heat is likely to return again by next weekend.” In the past two weeks, Idyllwild has suffered five…

Local real estate agent Trischa Clark assumes her seat on the Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) board in December. Clark has attended FVWD meetings to familiarize herself with district water policy. But she does not want to answer questions about water policy or the district’s activities before being sworn in as director. Clark brings solid…