The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation (IAF) Dinner with the President returned Sunday, July 10, after a two-year pandemic break. Dinner with the President is a special evening honoring the Associates’ Circle donors: President, Academy and Scholarship members. The evening featured a wine tasting and pairing event donated by Frey Winery of Redwood City…
An Idyllwild man arrested on three felony charges of kidnapping, false imprisonment and inflicting corporal punishment on a spouse or cohabitant has been convicted and sentenced in Riverside County Superior Court.“On Monday, June 13, 2022, at 4:44 am, deputies responded to the 54200 block of Strawberry Drive, Idyllwild, regarding a domestic violence call for service,”…
Questions for the mayor Dear Mayor Max:I have several questions for you, but I understand that you are more of a listener than a conversationalist. I will try to put it into requests:Please contact SCE to find out when they plan on being done hiring all of their outside contractors (electricians, tree cutters, “arborists,” drone…
Idyllwild FireThe Idyllwild Fire Protection District responded to these calls from Monday to Sunday, July 4 to 10. • July 4 — EMS call, provide advanced life support, 12:02 p.m. Ridgeview Dr.• July 4 — Mobile (vehicle) fire, 9:32 p.m. Hwy. 243.• July 5 — Rescue, 11:04 a.m. Lake Ln.• July 6 — False alarm,…
As of July 1, seven propositions have qualified for the November ballot. The subjects begin with abortion and include funding for the arts in public schools, taxes for programs to reduce greenhouse gases, kidney dialysis, sale of flavored tobacco products and two on sports betting. Proposition 1In June, after the initial release of the draft…
By Janice MuraskoLast week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats were happy to meet little kitten Atlas.Phil: We have a new cat! Everyone gather ‘round!Harley: How exciting! Who is the new cat?Lucky: (Bounding into the room) Hi, everyone! I’m Lucky, the new cat.Phil: I suppose you are appropriately named. Good fortune has…
75 years ago – 1947A big celebration was planned to complete the community building, with Norma Sanborn in charge of the dance and entertainment. Residents were asked to bring their own chairs. Those wishing to donate chairs would get their names engraved on the back. 70 years ago – 1952The pool at Hidden Lodge was…
At 5:15 p.m. Friday, June 24, 22 days after school let out for the summer, Idyllwild School Principal Nicole Picchiottino announced her retirement from the position in an email to school families. “This is a heartfelt message from your principal, Mrs. Picchiottino. I wanted to personally inform you that due to recent events in my…
An Idyllwild man was killed in a solo-vehicle collision on the Fourth of July. Erik Gunnar Mortensen, 39, of Idyllwild, was driving his black 2019 Harley-Davidson bobber motorcycle on Highway 74, 140 feet east of mile post marker 49.5, near the Bee Canyon Truck Trailhead near Valle Vista. California Highway Patrol Officer Jeff Osteen said…
As part of the final results from the June 30 primary, the Registrar of Voters also provided the votes by each Riverside County precinct. Once again, the Hill demonstrated its attention and participation in the democratic process. June 7 was a relatively low turnout election, only 33% of the state’s registered voters cast a ballot….
