Jazz in the Pines (JITP) has been a popular event in Idyllwild for over two decades. Until last year, many came to the mountains to enjoy the amazing world of jazz while perusing the many vendors and dancing areas that were available for all attendees on the scenic Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) campus. However, after…
By Evan and Robin MillsContributed The pandemic has wrought hard times for the arts in the world at-large and in a beautiful little corner of it known as Idyllwild, our famous art town. Idyllwild’s Courtyard Gallery has been continuously operated since its founding in 1980 by artist Carol Mills, making it the longest-standing gallery…
Adlaide Young lived in Idyllwild for 32 years. She worked as a baker and cleaned many houses and businesses around town including the beauty shop and church. She donated time at the Idyllwild Health Center and belonged to the Rotary Club. She was always willing to lend a hand in feeding others when necessary and was very…
Editor: Having lived on Cedar Glen for 10 years, we have always been worried about the unimproved lot next door to us never having had any abatement done. Recently, I sent an email to Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Chief Mark LaMont and the past president of the IFPD board Jerry Buchanan asking for both…
Editor: Yes, the killing of George Floyd is terrible beyond words as well as the other three policemen standing there without stopping it. They all should be punished to the limit. On Monday, June 1, we had a group of local protesters show their support for George Floyd. They were chanting “Black Lives Matter” as…
Along with Town Crier (TC) Editor Melissa Diaz Hernandez, I attended the June 10 meeting of the board of Pine Cove Water District (PCWD), one of the seven local public agencies the Idyllwild Town Crier monitors to keep the public informed. A major subject — seemingly THE major subject — of discussion was an article…
By Antoinette Berthelotte Contributed Anyone coming into town sees the wonderful “Welcome to Idyllwild” sign. It proudly boasts insignias of numerous organizations, but one makes many scratch their head. The circle with the golden star says P.E.O, but what the heck is that? It is a group of special women who follow the mission statement of…
Cal Fire Cal Fire recently responded to the following calls by station. Station 23 – Pine Cove • June 8 — Gas leak outside, 2:55 a.m. • June 8 — Cover, 1:45 p.m. • June 8 — Smoke check – false alarm, 3:45 p.m. • June 8 — Vegetation fire, 4:19 p.m. • June 8…
In the first PGA Tour tournament after a three-month COVID-19-caused layoff, Brendan Steele had a rough go at the Charles Schwab Challenge. He was cut after posting a 4-over-par 71-73 — 144 over the first two days. The Idyllwild native wasn’t alone. Notable players including Phil Mickelson, Ricky Fowler, John Rahm and Matt Kuchar were…
There was one collision on Highway 74, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier. On June 14 at 2:45 a.m. Rodrigo Cuellar, 27 of San Jacinto, was driving his red 2016 Dodge Journey westbound on Highway 74 just west of Dry Creek at a stated speed of 35 mph. Cuellar didn’t realize…
