At about noon Saturday, Oct. 1, Cal Fire/Riverside County firefighters responded to the report of an ill hiker in a remote area of the San Jacinto Wilderness at the top of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Cal Fire Copter 301 crew safely transported an adult male from a remote area about 9 miles into the…
The California Department of Transportation will continue work this week to complete the Highway 371 left-turn lane project located from just west of Bahrman Road to just west of Bailiff Road in Anza. Caltrans announced that the project scope has been altered to accommodate the extension of a two-way continuous left-turn lane from the center…
The popular and longstanding Idyllwild Community Center Speaker Series has a new producing partner. The Idyllwild Arts Academy will work with ICC to present this year’s series, focusing on the career paths and goals of Idyllwild Arts seniors. Eduardo Santiago, Idyllwild author and founder of the summer Idyllwild Author Series, is the academy’s Art in…
Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, a longstanding and respected Idyllwild volunteer organization, holds its annual Basket Festival, spaghetti dinner and fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 11. Soroptimist supports a number of programs that improve the lives of women and girls both globally and locally — Soroptimist House of Hope, a women’s rehabilitation center; an Alternatives to Domestic…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild presents its 19th annual Art Walk and Wine Tasting combining the best of both wine and local art. The highly popular event, held this year on Saturday, Oct. 8, brings loyal tourists from off the Hill and Idyllwild locals together to appreciate local galleries and art hot spots, and…
On Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Idyllwild Fire Commission held two public meetings to explain the purpose of Measure W and to answer questions about it. Measure W was approved at IFPD’s July 26 meeting. The commissioners unanimously passed a resolution to double the current $65 per parcel or unit fee to $130. Because the current…
Last June, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District and the City of San Jacinto voted to form a joint power authority to supply the city with fire and medical emergency services. It was originally scheduled to go into effect July 1, but a last-minute uncertainty involving dispatch service resulted in the city voting to put off…
By Art Connor Music Reviewer William H. Lowman Concert Hall Grand Opening and Alumni Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 Overture to “The Marriage of Figaro,” K. 492 — Mozart Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra (1924) — Ravel Piano Concerto in G Major (1932) — Ravel Symphony #41 in C Major (“Jupiter”), K. 551…
Ice Hockey Brian Smith, the father of Wildcats’ team member Adam Smith, gave this update on Adam’s recent game. The Wildcats had two games this weekend. The first was Saturday, when the Wildcats hosted the Goleta Ice Hawks in some really physical play. The Hawks scored in each of the first two periods. The Wildcats’…
