Jan Jaspers-Fayer, former Idyllwild resident and lifelong artist, passed of natural causes on Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019. He died peacefully in San Pedro with his family by his side. Jan was 90 years young. Jan and his wife, Elisabeth (deceased 2014), were active members in the Idyllwild community. They were involved in many organizations including…
The details of a mountain communication system are in the works, according to Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Chief Mark LaMont at the last IFPD board meeting held Sept. 24. Details about the materials and construction of the system are in discussion so that a final cost can be nailed down. In the meantime, there…
The district’s auditor will be at the November meeting The pipeline replacement project for the Fern Valley Water District (FVWD) began last month. In a cozy room at the district office supplied with plenty of coffee last Friday morning, General Manager Victor Jimenez described the experience he and Office Manager Jessica Priefer had observing how…
One of the main items on the Pine Cove Water District (PCWD) board meeting agenda was removing former board member Steven King as a check signer and adding newly appointed board member Rose Venard. In the FY 2019/20 budget, 46% of the general manager’s discretionary fund has been used. Jerry Holldber is the general manager…
Brendan Steele posted a 5-over-par 76-73 — 149 at the Houston Open last week to experience his only cut in four tournaments of this early 2019/20 PGA Tour season. Only 57% of his drives found the fairways, allowing him to hit only 64% of the greens in regulation. His putter gave away 1.636 strokes to…
By Will SteichenIdyllwild Community Center Director Soccer season is in full swing as teams start to settle into the rhythm. 4- to 6-year-old division Defense was outstanding in both games, as there were no goals allowed. Gregory Taylor and Cooper Lewis were the defensive stars for the Renegades, while Ian Castro and Audrey Roman were…
I suppose this little adventure should start with a proper introduction. My name is Natasha Woods. I have been happily — actually happily, not just “happily because that’s what you’re supposed to say” — married to an Idyllwild native for 10 years. Despite the fact I swore I would never live in Idyllwild, here I…
Senate Bill 393 will clamp down on boating under the influence By The Office of Sen. Jeff Stone Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed legislation authored by Sen. Jeff Stone, R-La Quinta, to allow boats driven by intoxicated individuals to be impounded for up to 30 days. Stone represents Idyllwild in the state senate. If a…
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Editor: As a full-time resident who must make a roundtrip from Idyllwild to the Los Angeles area every week for work, I’m very grateful for our “new” Highway 74. I say “new” because not only has Caltrans and its contractors repaired the parts of the highway that were damaged by the Valentine’s Day Deluge (yes,…
