On Nov. 6, Michael Darranger Kellner, 25, of Idyllwild, was sentenced to 58 days in county jail. He had been arrested on Oct. 21 for three violations of a previous post-release community supervision settlement and parole agreements, which were all the result of misdemeanor convictions. At the November hearing, Kellner admitted his violations of the…
Of 11 propositions on the November 2018 ballot, voters statewide approved six. Riverside County voters also approved six, but not the same six as statewide voters chose. Approved by state voters and, therefore, becoming law are: • Proposition 1 with 54.3 percent voting “yes” (bonds to fund affordable housing programs and veteran home loans); •…
Idyllwild Office one of contributing projects The U.S. Forest Service’s Los Padres and San Bernardino National Forests were recently honored and recognized for their efforts to conserve energy through the implementation of renewable energy projects. The two forests received the award for implementing and constructing 63 different projects (including several on the San Jacinto Ranger…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats were a slight bit irritated that ARF dogs get more attention. Indigo: No surprise. I just took a head count, and we are all here. Still. Pepper: (Begins to cry) I don’t know why. I really don’t. Zeus: Aw, don’t cry Pepper! We try,…
The Young Idyllwild Demonstration Garden enjoyed a leap forward recently with a donation of fruit tree varieties made by Jack Stone in honor of his late wife Joan McIvor, who was an avid gardener. Planting of the trees was made possible by Ken Gioeli, noted local landscape designer/builder. Gioeli and members of his crew, Romi…
Fifteen-year-old Idyllwild resident James Bachmann is preparing to open his own gallery on North Circle Drive. The gallery will showcase James’ paintings, as well as the art of other young artists. And James will helm the gallery as host and proprietor during the hours it is open. Asked why he is undertaking this venture at…
70 years ago – 1948 Sen. William Knowland, an overnight guest at the Idyllwild Inn, met formally with Hill residents to discuss local affairs. 65 years ago – 1953 Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary met to sew gift projects for the Veterans Hospital. 60 years ago – 1958 The Rotary Club announced a Halloween…
The North American Aerospace Defense Command will conduct exercise flights in San Diego and Riverside Counties of southern California today, as 144 Fighter Wing practices its intercept and identification procedures. The exercise will occur between 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Pacific. California residents between San Diego and Riverside Counties may hear and/or see low-flying NORAD-controlled…
There are changes wafting in the wintry air for this year’s Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. The biggest of them is that this year’s festivities will be managed by the Idyllwild Community Center, with Chris Perreault chairing the entertainment activities planned for the event. The second is that the tree that will be brilliantly lit is…
This Sunday, Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Gallery will host recording artist Patrice Morris for a captivating performance of classic and original gospel music. For 12 years and counting, this quintessential singer/songwriter has kept her soul alive performing with The 5th Dimension much of the year, with gospel music in her heart. Morris began singing in…
