Sheriff’s log The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Sunday to Saturday, May 27 to June 2. Idyllwild • May 27 — Noise complaint, 3:48 a.m., Upper Rim Rock Rd. Handled by deputy. • May 27 — 911 hangup from cellphone, 12:19 p.m., 25000 block of Fern Valley Rd. Handled…
70 years ago – 1948 Due to error, Dick Elliott’s name was omitted from the ballot in the school district election. But the diligence of his supporters resulted in 160 write-in votes for Elliott, and he won. 65 years ago – 1953 Steven Simpson baked a magnificent cake for school play day. It was red,…
One of the issues discussed during the Idyllwild Water District rate workshop was consolidation of the three local water districts — Idyllwild, Fern Valley and Pine Cove. Greg Henry, of NBS, who conducted the rate study, explained that IWD needed a sufficient reserve balance in case of unexpected, major and expensive catastrophes. “Smaller districts need…
Even in Iceland, locals confirm the existence of cherished bands of jovial forest elves. Delivery of meticulous service to all the realms they inhabit is their forte. Rarely sighted by mere mortals, these diminutive shape-shifters unblock creeks, lay out food and build nests deep in flora and fauna but only the most trusting elves share…
Idyllwild residents live in one of the most wildfire-prone forests in the country, with vivid, scorched reminders of past blazes dotting the evacuation routes from the Hill. But Hill communities are far from being proverbial “sitting ducks,” with no recourse to protecting their homes, properties and lives. Oftentimes, the only thing that stands between a…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF dogs and cats longed to be adopted. Panther: Things were rather quiet in the ARF House last weekend. Freda: But things were pretty festive at the beer festival. I was there! Panther: Lucky! Guess you didn’t find your forever home. Freda: No, sadly, but there was…
Dr. Schelly relocates chiropractic office Barry Shapiro, cherished owner of the Idyllwild Pharmacy, retires this week to pursue a long-held dream. Together with Linda, his wife of 43 years, they plan to travel north by caravan, documenting the journey through photography. Shapiro leaves Idyllwild in good hands with new owner George Baslious, bachelor of science…
No, Brendan Steele isn’t injured. He’s just been taking four weeks off to spend time with family and to prepare for next week’s U.S. Open. The native Idyllwilder currently stands 22nd on the FedExCup list and 51st in the Official World Golf Ranking. That may change a bit next Monday morning. A nice finish at…
Baseball Mike Holato of Town Hall gave this report on Youth Baseball: (Note: Players of the game (POG) for both teams receive a game ball after each game.) The baseball season has ended and playoffs have begun. T-Ball T-Ball finished its season with two games between Muir’s Mountain Dodgers and Earth ’N’ Fire Giants. Players…
