Following a discussion at the latest Mountain Community Patrol meeting, a group of local residents are contracting with Valley Forge Private Security of Hemet to patrol the Idyllwild business area at night. VFPS offers “para-policing protection,” according to its website.

Soroptimist International of Idyllwild is seeking applicants for its annual $500 grant, which is awarded to residents of Idyllwild, Mountain Center and Pine Cove. To qualify, the applicant must have primary financial responsibility for the family and must be enrolled in a vocational or skills training program or an undergraduate degree program and must demonstrate…

Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies brought several bloodhounds to Idyllwild last Wednesday for training exercises. Deputy Robert Ochoa poses with his charge, Windy, 15 months, who was certified at age 7 months. Ochoa said the bloodhounds will be training more in Idyllwild because of the cooler temperatures.