Melissa Diaz Hernandez
Mountain fire agencies train at Hurkey Creek
Battalion Chief Jesse Park of Cal Fire addressing the firefighters after lunch. Photos by Melissa Diaz Hernandez
‘We found the ancient warrior in each of them’
“And so, since this is my last moment with this wonderful Idyllwild world … we play a little encore now, and...
Idyllwild Strong Benefit Music Festival is back
Carlos Reynosa (right) performed at Idyology with a full band during the 2017 Idyllwild Strong Music Festival.
Photo by Jenny Kirchner
Mark LaMont is new IFPD chief, or is he?
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Commission unanimously approved the Acting Fire Chief Mark LaMont’s contract officially making him fire chief at...
Safer, stronger and sustainable
Rep. Raul Ruiz updated on progress of highways 74 and 243
Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-36) discussing the...
Sought-after entertainment journalist to speak at Idyllwild Storytellers one-year celebration
Bruce Fessier interviewing Tom Hanks back stage at the McCallum Theatre in 1993. Photo courtesy of bruce fessier
Fire chief appointment still under consideration
Mark LaMont, current assistant chief of Idyllwild Fire Department, has been offered the chief’s position, subject to negotiating a contract with...
Flames ignite at Gastrognome
This story was updated on 7/18/19 at 4:38 p.m.
At approximately 5:10 p.m. Tuesday, July...
Businesses benefit from extended highway hours
The volume of cars and tourists has increased since expanding the pilot car weekend hours. ...
Out Loud: July 11, 2019
I fell into local journalism. I am the accidental journalist. Why? I was filling a void at local city council meetings. No...