It is a great frustration to have to wait at the traffic collection points both ascending and descending the hill. It would be great if we knew when a caravan left (specific time) so that we could plan our arrival at the assembly area and make the transit in a more efficient manner. I’m going…
To vape or not to vape? A life-threatening lung illness, associated with vaping, is now a health emergency. So much so that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has this bottom line: It is recommending that folks do not use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) at this time. The CDC and other national and state-based…
Congressman Raul Ruiz may face Raul Ruiz in 2020 Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Palm Desert, has two opponents tentatively planning to challenge him in the November 2020 election for California’s 36th district seat for the U.S. House of Representatives. Ruiz will be seeking his fifth term. Initially, Republican Jesse Fallon Glick was the only opponent. However,…
Two traffic collisions occurred on Highway 243 Sept. 8, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. Alcohol was not a factor in either collision. The first of the two collisions occurred at 11:40 a.m. a few hundred feet south of Saunders Meadow. Taylor Winchester, 34, of Murrieta, was driving a silver 2004…
Agrees to stay away from Pine Cove On Aug. 6, Scott Shere, of Pine Cove, pleaded guilty to two felony counts. He pleaded guilty to both issuing criminal death threats and sending a threatening letter with the intent to extort money. Two other charges were dismissed as part of the plea agreement. When Shere was…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Department responded to recently. • Aug. 31 — Medical aid, 5:18 a.m. Highway 74. • Aug. 31 — Walk-in public service assist, 10:45 a.m. • Sept. 1 — Medical aid, 12:31 a.m. Highway 74. • Sept. 1 — Medical aid, 8:08 a.m. Foster Lake. •…
Saturday, Aug. 31, was move-in day at Idyllwild Arts Academy. Our record-breaking 322 students from over 30 different countries also had Sunday and Monday that week to make new friends and reunite with old friends before classes began on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Many of the weekend events began with recitation of the Idyllwild Arts Land…
New season begins Jim Crandall, Idyllwild Palms to Pines Golf Association (IPPGA) handicap chair, provided this report about the association’s first round of club championship playoffs and its regular monthly tournament in August. IPPGA held its August tournament Friday, Aug. 16 at the Soboba Springs Golf Course in San Jacinto. The course, which had undergone…
Julie Roy, professional business coach, will help entrepreneurs overcome the most challenging issues in business ownership. This one-evening workshop will help you close the gap between where you are and where you want to be so you can manifest greater results. All those with an entrepreneurial mindset — artists, musicians, service providers, educators and business…
70 years ago – 1949 Dorothy Lewis was back from a visit to Bamako, Republic of Mali, Africa, where her son was serving in the Peace Corps. 65 years ago – 1954 A power blackout over the holiday weekend lasted from 1:35 p.m. Saturday to 12:05 a.m. Sunday. Gasoline pumps wouldn’t work and the Rustic…
