Art’s Corner
Piano concert: Antoinette Perry, William Wellborn and Douglas Ashcraft Sunday, June 9 Lowman Concert Hall, Idyllwild Arts Ccmpus
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Mountain Folk
Zachary Lattin, of Idyllwild, received Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering, cum laude, from the LeTourneau University in Longview, Texas. LeTourneau University held Spring 2019 commencement services recently for omore than 400 graduates who received bachelor’s and master’s degrees. Cum laude graduates maintained a GPA between 3.40 and 3.59 …
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Creature Corner: June 13, 2019
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats wanted to celebrate ARF’s 25th anniversary. Indie: I heard the 25th anniversary celebration was really fun. Wish we could have gone. Zeus: Now, Indie, what would we have done at a human party? Heavenly Whiskers: I know! We could have wooed the party goers…
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A family storyteller for family week
Pixar creative director in Idyllwild to explain his creations The magic of the Pixar stories told in Disney parks takes you to different worlds — worlds so compelling that they can seem real to both children and adults. The man behind the magic, Roger Gould, will talk about his tricks at the invitation of the…
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Caltrans more boulder removal on Hwy. 243 this week
On Thursday, June 13 and Friday, June 14, Caltrans is planning more boulder removal along State Route 243 in the vicinity of Lakeview Drive. The work is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. While the crews are working, traffic will be controlled with a one-way flagging operation. Caltrans advises…
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Forest Service considering permit for communications site at Keen Camp Summit
A private company wants to construct a wireless communication site near Keen Camp Summit on nearby U.S. Forest Service land. The Forest Service is soliciting comments on the project. The project will improve wireless communication, including 911 services, between Mountain Center and Garner Valley. Verizon and AT&T have already agreed to use the space and…
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Gas vouchers, not just food, are needed for Help Center clients
The winter weather and storms were difficult to experience. The resulting road closures have been a nuisance for some, an inconvenience for others, a burden for some, and devastating for those who live and work in Hemet or Idyllwild and have a daily commute to and fro. While electric and heating were needed throughout winter,…
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Two Idyllwild men charged with burglary
New sheriff has ‘zero tolerance’ for repeat crimes Two local young men, Michael Kellner, 26, and James McMahon, 22, have been arrested for a series of burglaries in Idyllwild, Kellner on May 29 and McMahon on May 30. Both men were charged with burglary and possession of stolen property. McMahon also was charged with grand…
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County issuing permits for home kitchen prepared meals
Last week, the Riverside County Department of Environmental Health started accepting applications for home-based food business permits. These are formally called Microenterprise Home Kitchen Operations. An MHKO is a food facility a resident operates in a private home. Food is stored, handled, and prepared for and may be served to consumers either directly or…
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Expect more helicopter activity
Update 2:28 p.m. Thursday June 6: SCE Media Advisor of Corporate Communications Mary Ann Milbourn also confirmed today that the helicopters have been hired by SCE to survey lines and poles in the area to not only prevent catastrophes, but to protect residents and visitors to the mountain communities. She also said that depending on…
