Calls for help from stranded and exhausted hikers occurred frequently this past weekend along the Skyline Trail that starts at the valley floor in Palm Springs and ends in Mt. San Jacinto State Park. And the California State Parks rescue team was busy with three separate rescues Saturday, May 3. The first began about 10…
The Idyllwild Historic Preservation District soon faces its first project to review. The renovation of the former Chinese restaurant Hidden Village falls under the auspices of the Local Review Board. The site is within the Idyllwild Historic District and the building contributes to the district’s creation, Keith Herron, County Historic Preservation Officer, told both the…
Idyllwild School has again been recognized as a California Distinguished School, as well as a Title 1 Academic Achievement Award School. Last week, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson designated 424 elementary schools as distinguished throughout the state. Idyllwild was the only Hemet Unified School District campus honored. Then on Monday, Torlakson announced that…
Two baby bald eagles — four weeks old — were introduced to humans last week.
Last week, Riverside County’s registrar of voters began mailing about 880,000 sample ballots and information pamphlets for the consolidated primary election on June 3. Material in the pamphlet is intended to help voters make informed choices. Voters may mark their selections on the sample ballot and use it as a guide to help them complete…
Saturday evening about 8:45 p.m., a fatal traffic accident occurred in Mountain Center. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Murawski, Hiroko Momii, 67 of Idyllwild was traveling north on Highway 243 in her Silver Subaru Forester. Ron Delbert Barney, 25 of Lake Elsinore was traveling south on Hwy 243 in his black Honda Civic….
The Mountain Disaster Preparedness Internet Communication/Idyllwild Emergency team is responsible for keeping the community up-to-date in case of emergency, using the Internet, Facebook and a satellite terminal if there no Internet connection. The group works as a team so no one person is overwhelmed. Responsibilities do not require physical exertion and can be done by…
The post office has long been a favorite spot for locals to see friends, spread information and gossip, and hold impromptu conferences. A 1922 photo shows 10 people and a dog clustered out front next to a huge table and chairs made of granite chunks and log sections. A 1940s photo shows a waiting line…
California State Senate District 28 is currently vacant and Idyllwild voters will see five names on the June 3 primary ballot. Democratic candidates are Philip Drucker of La Quinta and Anna Nevenic of Palm Springs. On the other side are three Republicans — Bonnie Garcia of Cathedral City, Glenn Miller of Indio and Jeff Stone…
Peter Capparelli (left) and Dr. Richard Goldberg (right) hosted a fundraiser for State Senate District 28 candidate Jeff Stone (center) currently Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor.
