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…
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:…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
