Idyllwild’s trails: A menu of outdoor pleasures
The Idyllwild area has trails to meet every need.
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Fond memories: A history of Idyllwild’s camps
First-time visitors to Idyllwild are likely not aware that our largest and longest-lived industry is organized camps …
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The arts in Idyllwild
As any visitor to Idyllwild can tell, while you make your way up the winding and scenic roads from the Inland Empire cities you will sense a feeling of elation and anticipation of the experiences your journey will bring. Nestled among the majestic pines of the San Jacinto Mountains, Idyllwild is renowned for being “one…
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Kathy Wilson: Idyllwild School volunteer of the year
The board of the Hemet Unified School District announced volunteers of the year for each of its district schools on Tuesday, April 23. The board named Kathy Wilson as 2012-2013 Idyllwild School honoree for her work in raising money to fund special programs at the school. For six years Wilson has worked with the local…
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Repaving Highway 74 ends early June
Cal Trans has started resurfacing Highway 74. Delays going to Hemet have occurred over the past several weeks. The first phase of the project, from Marshall Avenue to Hurkey Creek in Hemet, should be finished Friday, May 3. However the overall project will not be completed until the first week of June, according to Joy…
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Time to file for special district election
The three local water districts — Fern Valley, Idyllwild and Pine Cove — and the Idyllwild Fire District have scheduled their election of board members for the August. Victors will take office Friday, Dec. 2. The nomination period begins Monday, May 6. The Declaration of Candidacy (and other papers) must be filed with the Riverside…
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California receives federal funds to fight Summit Fire
California’s Emergency Management Agency has just announced approval of a federal grant for financial assistance to help extinguish the Summit Fire burning near Banning. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized a special Fire Management Assistance Grant, which provides funds to reimburse eligible firefighting expenses. ”Resources can get strained during this time of year, so…
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Town Crier earns state honors again
This past weekend, at the California Newspaper Publishers Association luncheon, the Idyllwild Town Crier was again honored for its work. At Saturday’s CNPA session, the Town Crier received two 2012 Better Newspaper Contest Awards for work during the period of Nov. 1, 2011 through Nov. 6, 2012. For its investigative work on the sudden surge…
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Highway signage major focus for public safety
Besides the Goldspotted oak borer, members of the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce discussed several other issues affecting the Hill’s safety. The Federal Emergency Management Administration grant to replace wood shingles with fire resistant roofing has received its final approval. The issuance of funding is the next step, according to Edwina Scott, executive director of the…
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Mile High Radio Club connects the Hill: Bill Baker longtime instructor
Since 1989 the nonprofit Mile High Radio Club has connected the Hill. First formed as a social club for individuals interested in amateur radio, Mile High Radio Club very soon recognized the role it could play in communication during disasters, especially given the isolation of Idyllwild and the San Jacinto mountain communities. The club also…
