The local Historic Preservation Review board met again last week, approving the Preservation Plan and a proposed permit for altering a designated facility within the district. Both actions were taken unanimously, but the Riverside County Planning Department still must review both documents. Currently, Idyllwild is the only designated historic district. The plan, based on Ordinance…
Grupo Bohemio, popular six-piece Latin and classic rock group, returns to Idyllwild Summer Concert Series serving some jalapeno-flavored saucy and sizzling up-tempo music. Manny Torres, Bohemio leader, said locals should break out their dancing shoes since dance music is Bohemio’s bag. The group, based in the Coachella Valley, has been together for 13 years. “On…
Brendan Steele placed high again last week on the PGA Tour — this time in the AT&T National at the Congressional Country Club in Bethesda, Md. — and has essentially assured his playing card for next season. The Idyllwild native posted a 2-under-par 73-71-66-72 — 282 for a tie for 16th place and $97,500 in…
According to the 2010 census, 21.6 percent of Idyllwild’s residents have reached the milestone age of 65 that qualifies them as seniors. Right behind them are 32.1 percent more in the 50 to 64 age group. If my math is on target, more than 50 percent of our population can be called older adults.
Tara Sechrest is the new dean of admission at Idyllwild Arts. Not only is she an Idyllwild native, but also a 1994 graduate of the private arts school …
The name says it all — Jezabelle — the diva of the cattery. The eyes will draw you in. She’s a bit shy until she warms up to you. She will allow you to look and touch, but this diva lives to have her own space to show her beauty. She absolutely loves a perch…
65 years ago – 1948 Five new street lights were installed in Pine Cove by the Improvement Club. 60 years ago – 1953 Paul and Alma Wood came to Idyllwild on their honeymoon and decided to stay. So they opened a self-service laundry. 55 years ago – 1958 Lots at Tahquitz Lake Estates were going…
Fire log Hill fire stations responded to the following calls, Sunday June 23, to Monday, July 1: Idyllwild Fire Department and Ambulance June 23 — Medical aid, Fern Valley. June 23 — Walk-in medical aid. June 25 — Three walk-in medical aids. June 25 — Medical aid, Cowbell Lane, Idyllwild. June 25 — Medical aid,…
