Idyllwild’s Ann Morrison won the Mah Jongg tournament Jan. 11 in Indian Wells at the Desert Horizon’s Country Club for the John Tracy Clinic. She came in first place out of the 84 players. “This is kind of a big deal in the local world of Mah Jongg,” said local Tori Thomas who also participated…
The Idyllwild HELP Center will be hosting the Farmers Market on Sundays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until the construction at Town Hall is complete, weather permitting. The HELP Center is located at 26330 Highway 243.
The San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF) will continue with pile burning throughout the week of Jan. 20. “Crews will evaluate the safest and most productive sites each morning to determine that day’s location(s),” according to the agency’s press release. “Burning may occur in multiple areas simultaneously. “Fire crews in all districts will take advantage of…
The San Bernardino National Forest has been busy with prescribed burns on the mountain since December. The agency is taking advantage of the good weather conditions “safe for prescribed fire to burn slash piles made from vegetation thinned from the National Forest,” according to the press release. Smoke and flames may be visible on and…
The newspaper received multiple inquiries about fireplace safety. So, we reached out to Idyllwild Fire Protection District Chief Mark LaMont for information. During wintertime on the mountain, residents and visitors utilize fireplaces, wood and pellet stoves as additional heat sources. LaMont reminds everyone that “fireplaces can provide warmth and comfort, but if you are not…
How many of us have driven with snow on our vehicle? According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), it violates California Vehicle Code 24002, which reads, “It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or combination of vehicles which is in an unsafe condition, or which is not safely loaded, and which presents an immediate safety…
The Idyllwild Area Historical Society (IAHS) Museum is now open. It had to close for a period of time due to a tree branch that fell and went through the roof like a spear as a result of the Thanksgiving storms. The museum will be open New Year’s Eve day and New Year’s Day from…
San Bernardino National Forest (SBNF) personnel began pile burning Monday, Dec. 30 at the Vista Grande station north of Idyllwild. Smoke and flames may have been visible to those on the mountain and in the San Jacinto Valley. The burning will continue through Tuesday, Dec. 31. One pile was burned initially to see if the…
Last week, the San Gorgonio Pass California Highway Patrol (CHP) office announced the retirement of Darren Meyer, the agency’s public information officer (PIO). Idyllwild and its surrounding communities benefited from Meyer’s nine-year tenure. Meyer spent time in Idyllwild and served the community by providing information during recent fires, engaging with the community during National Night…
Lake Hemet Municipal Water District (LHMWD) Board President Frank Gorman resigned from the board Nov. 30 because he moved out of the district. The board will need to appoint an individual to fill the seat for the remaining 11 months of the term until it goes to election in November 2020, according to the district’s…
