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  • Past Tense: August 22, 2019
    Idyllwild News

    Past Tense: August 22, 2019

    By August 22, 2019August 23, 2019 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    70 years ago – 1949 Ernie Maxwell and Martin Aguirre headed a group to plant trout fingerlings in the back country. 65 years ago – 1954 Local residents voted in favor of zoning for Idyllwild. A new classification, R1-A, was adopted for guest cottages rented with kitchens. 60 years ago – 1959 Tahquitz Peak Lookout…

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  • Creature Corner: August 29, 2019
    Columns | Creature Corner

    Creature Corner: August 29, 2019

    By August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats met Sox, the newest feline member of the family. Sox: I’m calling to order my first ARF cattery meeting. Heavenly Whiskers: I think everyone is here except for Terra and her litter. Zeus: Who? Sox: Hey! Give me a chance to share the news. Sadie:…

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  • Cranston Fire burn area  closure lifted
    Idyllwild News

    Cranston Fire burn area closure lifted

    By August 22, 2019August 22, 2019 Reading Time: 1 minute

    The area where the 2018 Cranston Fire burned reopened to the public Aug. 1, officials announced. The Cranston Fire burn area has been closed since July 25, 2018, when the fire was lit by an arsonist along Highway 74 between Hemet and Mountain Center. A forest order closing the area expired Wednesday [July 31] evening…

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  • Aug. 27 meeting to update on highway closures
    Idyllwild News

    Aug. 27 meeting to update on highway closures

    By August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Caltrans, in cooperation with the Mountain Disaster Preparedness (MDP) group, will have a community meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 27 at the Idyllwild School Gymnasium located at 26700 Highway 243. Caltrans will discuss the current status of the repairs and reconstruction of highways 74 and 243, the new escort procedure for Highway 74…

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  • Supervisors  approve emergency plan with no debate
    Idyllwild News

    Supervisors approve emergency plan with no debate

    By August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    The Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved (Supervisor Jeff Hewitt was absent) the proposed Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) without discussion or debate. The plan was submitted to the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. The EOP, which the county Emergency Management Department (EMD) completed, is a major revision from the previous EOP, prepared in 2006….

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  • Feds partially confirm ‘new evidence’
    Idyllwild News

    Feds partially confirm ‘new evidence’

    ByJack Clark August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    The public information officer of the U.S. Attorney’s office in Los Angeles has now confirmed at least part of the “new evidence” that resulted in the United States’ dismissal of the 2013 Mountain Fire lawsuit against Dr. Tarek M. Al-Shawaf and his Mountain Center property caretakers, the Nowlins. “The new evidence does include statements from…

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  • State Senate adjourns in honor of Kay Ceniceros
    Idyllwild News

    State Senate adjourns in honor of Kay Ceniceros

    By August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    Sen. Stone honors county’s first female supervisor By JP Crumrine, News Editor and Melissa Diaz Hernandez, Editor The California State Senate adjourned Thursday morning in honor of former Riverside County Third District Supervisor Kay Ceniceros, who passed away July 26 at the age of 81.  “Thank you for allowing me to adjourn the senate in memory…

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  • The Blue Breeze Band returns
    Art & Culture | On The Town

    The Blue Breeze Band returns

    By August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Reading Time: 3 minutes

    The Blue Breeze Band, with its finger snappin’ rhythms will close the 20th annual Idyllwild Summer Concert Series (ISCS) on Thursday, Aug. 29. Ken Dahleen, founder and producer of the ISCS, promised the favorites and most popular would perform this summer, and he has kept his word. The Blue Breeze Band has been part of…

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  • An afternoon of classical music
    Art & Culture | On The Town

    An afternoon of classical music

    ByIdyllwild Town Crier August 20, 2019August 20, 2019 Reading Time: 1 minute

    Enjoy an afternoon of classical music, sip a glass of champagne, sample appetizers, and enjoy delicious desserts all outdoors in a beautiful home in Idyllwild for just $45. The Associates of Idyllwild Arts present MUSICALE — an afternoon of classical music performed by our friends the Levy’s, the Speltzs, and invited special guests on Sunday,…

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  • Life Tribute Gordon William Brown Sr. 1933-2019
    Obituaries

    Life Tribute Gordon William Brown Sr. 1933-2019

    By August 16, 2019August 16, 2019 Reading Time: 2 minutes

    It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of longtime Idyllwild resident Gordon William Brown Sr. at the age of 86 on July 12 at the Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage, CA. Joyce, his wife of 67 years, was by his side with many other family members nearby. Gordon was born…

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