The Idyllwild Arts Academy is in the midst of revising its current campus master plan. Riverside County Planning Department has scheduled a hearing on the proposed changes for 1:30 p.m., July 9 at the Desert Permit Assistance Center in Palm Desert …
As of Friday, June 29, and as the seasonal fire danger rises, forest officials are increasing fire use restrictions on the San Bernardino National Forest. This past winter the forest experienced less than average winter snow and rainfall, and the seasonal outlook expects a warmer and drier summer this year with below average summer “monsoonal”…
After working as a volunteer with one of the organizations that helps with the 4th of July parade for many years, I would like to pass along some unofficial suggestions that may help some of you enjoy the holiday even more. If you live in Fern Valley, plan on using Lodge Road and South Circle…
Ken Dahleen and his Big Band Staff open the 13th season of the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. Held at the Idyllwild Community Center site, the first concert starts at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, July 5. …
The Idyllwild Water District directors approved a $1.9 million budget (water and sewer programs), which includes a six percent water rate increase. Even with the rate increase, the district will use nearly $115,000 of its reserves to balance the budget. Without the rate increase, the overall loss would have approached $190,000. The water and sewer…
After a very tough 2012 school year, Hemet High parents have organized a summer, under-the-stars benefit concert. “Hope, Healing and a Brighter Future” takes place from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday June 29, at the Hemet High School Stadium. All proceeds from the “Brighter Future” Concert will create a scholarship fund to assist the eight…
For the first time, the Idyllwild Arts Summer Program will offer tuition discounts to full-time Idyllwild residents for selected classes …
We are not contemplating another rate increase. Yes, we are in the second year of our three-year program. Water sales only make up 20 percent of our total water income. Yes, we are talking with Stonewood. There are only 27 houses in the Stonewood area. Please come see us and get further proof and explanation,…
Quiet Creek Gallery hosted the ICRC speaker series on Wednesday night with artist and guest speaker Rich Stergulz. The freelance artist shared his technique, especially with regards to portraiture. As he painted, he answered questions from the audience and demonstrated how he looks for the way light falls upon the face and the importance of half tones for depth and shape giving the illusion of 3D.
