The Idyllwild Town Crier invites the community to a Meet & Greet with congressional candidate Jim Desmond on Friday, Aug. 21, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Tahquitz Pines Retreat in Idyllwild. Desmond, a Republican and San Diego County Supervisor, is running for California’s 48th Congressional District, which now includes Idyllwild and the surrounding Hill communities following the redrawing of…
The Idyllwild Race 5K/10K returns Saturday, Aug. 15, for its second year since the community race was rebooted in 2025, and this year’s turnout is already well ahead of last year. As of Thursday, 487 runners have signed up, compared with 344 participants last year. The event once again brings runners to the streets and…
Denise “Dennie” Suzanne Ohrazda (born Denise DeCelles), a devoted mother, sister, friend, and compassionate mental health counselor, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, after a brave fight against colon cancer. Up until her final days, Dennie fiercely held onto her joy, frequently reminding those around her that she was still loving life. Born in…
The Idyllwild community is coming together to support local resident Cammi Sue Mason-Chapman after a serious head-on collision on Highway 74 left her with multiple injuries and a long road to recovery. According to reports, Cammi was involved in a crash near Valle Vista on the night of May 1 when another driver crossed into…
This year, as the Idyllwild Arts Academy celebrates 80 years of arts education in Idyllwild, the Native American Arts program has offered a special season of lectures, an extension of the annual Kabotie Lectures into a four-month series. The culmination of the series will be on Thursday April 16, when members of the Cahuilla Band…...
Another week of scorching record setting temperatures was felt on the Hill. For six consecutive days – a whole week — from March 23 through March 29, Monday through Sunday, record highs were set. This followed the record setting period March 17 through March 21. During this two-week period, the absolute record high of 88…...
On January 8, Governor Gavin Newsom gave his final “State of the State” address. He contrasted the life and virtues of California to other states’, and enumerated many achievements. “In California, we are not silent. We are not hunkering down. We are not retreating. We are a beacon,” he said proudly. “This state is providing…...
Joe passed away peacefully on December 26th, 2025 in his home at the age of 81, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Dayton Ohio, Joe graduated from the University of Dayton and served in the Army during the Vietnam war. While he was stationed in South Korea, he met the love of his life…
Thank you to the 340+ runners who joined us for this year’s Idyllwild 5K/10K! We had an incredible day of community spirit, determination, and fun. Congratulations to all who crossed the finish line! Full race results are available below. Women’s 5k Women’s10k Men’s 5k Men’s 10k Photos by Peter Szabadi
