At its June 18 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved a tentative fiscal year 2019-20 budget. This included five adjustments that the County Executive Office must incorporate into the final budget proposal, which was on the June 25 agenda for approval. The entire board heard the public opposition to a proposed reduction in…
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will open early on Thursday, July 4. The first tram car up on the holiday will be 8 a.m., the last tram car up will be 8 p.m. and the last tram car down will leave the Mountain Station at 9:45 p.m. Also,…
Cal Fire/ Riverside County Fire Department is conducting a prescribed burn at the Mountain Resource Center on Franklin Drive. The burn will cover about six acres and started about 8:45 and should be finished about noon. It purpose is to eliminate timber litter (after tree thinning occurred on the site this year)…
At 10:30 am Wednesday, July 3, Jen Hajj will show how abstract art can be created by using acrylics to create paintings. As Jen puts it, “One can create beautiful and interesting paintings by letting the pigment run amok.” Jen came to Idyllwild five years ago and started volunteering at the school and library. One…
Golf Jim Crandall, Palms to Pines Golf Association handicap chair, provided this report about the association’s regular monthly tourney Friday, June 21 at Redhawk Golf Course in Temecula. A misty morning drizzle and cloud cover kept temperatures mild and comfortable. The hilly course was in pretty good shape. After finishing second in the May tourney,…
Brendan Steele had a good show this week at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut. He posted a 6-under 71-67-68-68 — 274 for a share of 21st place. On the week, the Native Idyllwilder’s drives averaged 294.5 yards and found 78.5 percent of the fairways, while he hit 70.8 percent of the greens in regulation…
70 years ago – 1949 A public swimming pool was opened in the center of town on the site of the old Sportland. 65 years ago – 1954 Special events being planned for the Fourth of July included a Cowboy Rodeo, a Community Campfire and a Woodsman’s Breakfast. 60 years ago – 1959 The State…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats shared how they would make any home a better one. Indie: Holy moly! What is happening here? Zeus: Kittens, that’s what’s happening. Lots of kittens. Heavenly Whiskers: There are six of ’em, and they are pretty darned cute. Sadie: Well, there are six, but…
In 2013, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild added a touch of colorful magic to Idyllwild by installing 22 painted deer, the first public art project of its kind on the Hill. Of the original 22 deer, “Rocky” outside of La Casita was stolen and “Postcards from Idyllwild” at Idyllwild Inn was destroyed beyond repair. Neil…
Actions to mitigate wildfires remain high priority Gov. Gavin Newsom is recommending utility ratepayers contribute to a fund that would stabilize the financial condition of California’s major electric utilities. This and other proposals, as well as a summary of actions to thwart wildfire damages taken since he took office, were part of his progress report…
