The Idyllwild Arts Academy Theatre Department’s next production intertwines mythology and contemporary history to address the complex and ever-present issue of war. Ellen McLaughlin’s “Ajax in Iraq” takes on the eternal conflict — war — and opens up issues such as leadership and soldiers’ responsibilities. McLaughlin’s script presents two pictures of war. The relationship between…
Lawler Lodge, on Highway 243 in Dark Canyon, is one of the more obscure landmarks in our mountains. Its namesake, however, was anything but obscure in his day. Oscar Lawler grew up in one of Southern California’s innumerable Iowa immigrant families. Lured by the great land boom of the 1880s, they arrived in 1888 just…
The Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema returns for the fifth time next month. From Jan. 7 to 11, festival participants will once again be offered a panoply of dozens of films — from features to documentaries to shorts. “We really focused on quality this year,” said Idyllwild Director Steve Savage. “Our standards are through the…
Now that the nights are cold and we wonder if the next storm will bring rain or snow, the threat of wildfire is greatly reduced. But though the threat of forest fire is diminished, the threat to an individual home has grown. More homes catch fire in winter than in any other season, and of…
The National Weather Service is forecasting snow for the San Jacinto Mountains. It is likely to begin late tonight (Friday, Dec. 6) and mostly fall during the day on Saturday. The latest estimate is between 5 to 9 inches in Idyllwild and more at higher elevations. Snowfall should end Saturday evening and clearing begin later…
The Idyllwild Community Center group began reaching out to the local business community this week. Two morning presentations at Grand Idyllwild Lodge and an evening event at the Rainbow Inn attracted more than 70 Idyllwild business people. On Monday morning, Janice Lyle, chair of the San Jacinto Mountain Community Center, otherwise known as the Idyllwild…
Fire log Hill fire stations Idyllwild and Anza responded to the following calls Tuesday, Nov. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 1: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance Nov. 26 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 26 — Rescue, medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 27 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 28 — Medical aid, Idyllwild. Nov. 29 — Medical…
The litigation over the state’s Fire Prevention Fee had another court date, Thursday, Nov. 21. The state and the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association, which has filed a class action suit disputing the legality of the $150 fee, are still arguing which issues will go to trial. After the hearing, the court took the issues under…
Jack and I found our children, their spouses and all the grandchildren — including little Finley, two months old this Tuesday — in our clutches, as well as seven friends, 20 people in all, on Thanksgiving day. Three of the little ones ran circles around the dining room table while the women hung out in…
His name is H.D. — Harley Dog. And this dog loves to ride. In the car, that is. High five is one of his faves, as is catching the ball or Frisbee®, or just some good ole laptime. Cause Harley thinks he is part Chihuahua. Such a good boy. Come to ARF and visit Harley…
