Idyllwild’s Painted Deer Herd Is Prepped For Winter
By Town Crier Contributor
In 2013, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) envisioned a public art project that would bring art and nature together throughout the town. The result was a colorful herd of painted deer sculptures, each one reflecting a different aspect of Idyllwild’s rich history, culture, and imagination. Artists chose themes celebrating the town’s many historical and…
The 2012 race for the 36th Congressional District is still more than six months away, but the competition for campaign money and the public’s perception of the candidates— Congresswoman Mary Bono Mack and her Democratic challenger, Dr. Raul Ruiz — is already intense.
Danny Richardson, American Legion Post 800 commander, said his board has decided to close the Legion as a community Warming Center. “It was a board decision,” said Richardson, a strong advocate for using the Legion as a warming center. “They had concerns over liability.” Richardson said he has already notified the county and the Community Action Partnership.
The Caltrans announced that Interstate 10 is closed between Route 86 and the Arizona State Line. Sunday’s severe storm caused a section of eastbound I-10 to collapse. The westbound direction was severely undermined at Tex Wash (Adair Overcrossing), about 44 miles east of Route 86 (Coachella) and 42 miles west of the Arizona State Line….
The Mountain Fire’s cause is still under investigation. The only investigative information that has been released is that the cause was an electrical equipment failure on private property. The Town Crier will report when the investigation is complete.
The Riverside Mountain Rescue Unit completed two rescues over the Fourth of July holiday …
Late last night (Tuesday, March 6) an inch or less of snow fell on Idyllwild. The roads have been cleared and gravel dropped. The icy spots will melt quickly as the temperatures rise from 25º. The National Weather Service forecast is sunny and 50º today. Sunny days through the weekend. Here’s some early views of…
