Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats learned that they might have a new office cat. Terra: All you felines gather around. Mr. Gray: Hey, aren’t you the new cat? Terra: I am, and the ARF volunteers appointed me the new greeter for all visitors to ARF. That means I’m the new…
By Stephanie YostBoard PresidentIdyllwild Community Center For many years our Town Hall was managed and operated by the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce for the benefit of the town. However, with the chamber’s dissolution, the property ownership reverted to the Johnson family, who were the original owners. On Aug. 16, the Johnson family sold the Town…
Deadline extended to end of the week By Riverside County Office of EducationContributed They were away from home serving their country while classmates were marching in commencement ceremonies. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard veterans who missed out on their high school graduations due to military service can apply for a diploma…
By The Office of Sen. Jeff StoneContributed Senate Bill 569 by Sen. Jeff Stone, R-La Quinta, allows pharmacists to dispense controlled substance without a security form during a declared disaster. The bill was signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The bill had previously passed both the California Assembly and the Senate unanimously. The California…
Editor: On Sunday, Sept. 29, my wife and I had the pleasure of attending the 2019 Idyllwild Renaissance Faire held at Camp Emerson. Due to our job situation, we do not have the privilege of being able to reside at the top of the hill full-time. However, we visit whenever the occasion arises. And what…
It’s National Fire Prevention Week By Cal FireContributed Move over superheroes, and look around, every Californian can be a hero if they know and practice fire safety skills. As Fire Prevention Week soars Oct. 6 to 12, planning and practicing a safe escape is the key to getting out of a house fire or wildfire…
By Jack Clark, pro golf correspondent Brendan Steel posted a 3-under-par 68 Thursday in the first round of the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open on the TPC Summerlin course in Las Vegas. A sign of a good round showed itself early when the Idyllwild native drained a 26-footer for birdie on his third green of…
By Riverside County Department of Waste ResourcesContributed Are you interested in helping the environment? Do you like to compost or recycle? You can become an outreach volunteer with the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources and help the earth by helping others become better recyclers and composters. Outreach volunteers assist with classes or events by…
Palm Springs Aerial TramwayContributed Historical records of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will soon be revealed in an episode of the popular Empire/KVCR PBS series “Uncovered in the Archives.” Series host Brad Pomerance travels to Palm Springs to sift through the tramway’s archives to learn how this world-renowned Southern California attraction came to be. The…
By Grandfathers For Golf Contributed Grandfathers For Golf is desperately in need of volunteers of any skill level to help teach kids how to play golf. A record number of children have signed up for the free program. Volunteers instruct students on the basics such as posture, grip, alignment, and swing one or two afternoons…
