By Riverside CountyContributed Strong demand for real estate led to nearly a 6% increase in assessed values in Riverside County going into 2021, according to Riverside County’s Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder.Assessor-County Clerk-Recorder Peter Aldana announced today that the total taxable value of all property in Riverside County for the current year grew to $338 billion, an $18-billion…
Fern: Again, it is rather quiet in here.Stevie: So, it is, but I’m not surprised because it is just the adult cats left.Fern: Although I am super playful, almost like a kitten!Rosemary: As am I.Pepper: Did you hear about the dog, Oliver?Stevie: No. What is it?Pepper: First of all, he has gained 5 pounds but…
70 years ago – 1951At a joint Chamber and Lions Club committee meeting, members announced plans for a community recreation program the Lions would fund. Plans included hiring a paid recreation director and installing playground equipment. 65 years ago – 1956A grand opening celebration was held for the new Richfield service station in Pine Cove….
Mountain Communities Fire Safe CouncilContributed The Mountain Communities Fire Safe Council (MCFSC) is hosting a community outreach and education event from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 7 at the Mountain Resource Community Center, 25380 Franklin Dr., to deepen community understanding of natural disasters and inspire preparation and safety for these kinds of events. The…
Ann SmithReporter After a year off due to COVID-19, the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series is back on. Here is a look at the remaining bands. A few have performed for the town before. Aug. 5: Darryl Reed’s Creedence Clearwater Review Back in 2016, Reed was interviewed by the Daily Republic where he is quoted with…
Idyllwild Arts AcademyContributed The recent elevation of Dr. Jeanette Louise Yaryan, chair of Idyllwild Arts Academy’s (IAA) music department for two years, to assistant head of school has made room for Head of School Marianne Kent-Stoll to award a promotion to Heather Netz to music department chair. While Netz’s previous positions at IAA, as coordinator…
Associates of the Idyllwild Arts FoundationContributed Between the early afternoon rain and the night’s downpour Sunday, July 25, the Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation hosted its annual meeting. This year with the “Welcome Back” theme, the organization welcomed nearly 90 members and guests to begin the new year. Appetizers and beverages were served while…
By Associates of the Idyllwild Arts FoundationContributed The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation have been supporting our community and the Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Program since 1968. While the world around us changes, the Associates are committed to our mission of supporting the Scholarship Funds of Idyllwild Arts Academy and Summer Program and…
Luis Alberto Artieda “was last known to be in Idyllwild from June 26 to 29,” according to a flyer. “His car was found on La Mirada Road and Ramona Road near North Lyyken Trailhead in the city of Palm Springs.” His vehicle was towed July 8 by the Palm Springs Police Department (PSPD) after the…
Everyone deserves to be heard Dear editor:Consensus is not science. Science doesn’t insist on everyone agreeing. Science relies on the scientific method in the pursuit and application of knowledge. Science is never finished.It looks to me that adherence to party has become more of a lock-step situation — for the left as well as the…
