A judge at a Palm Springs probate hearing removed Keith Harper as trustee of missing Garner Valley resident Lydia “Dia” Abrams’ estate this week. The judge was responding to a motion by Abrams’ adult children Clinton and Crisara, reporting that Harper was trying to sell the Bonita Vista Ranch, where he lived with Abrams before…
Luis Solis Delgado, 45, of Idyllwild, had his case dismissed Monday, Nov. 13, and all charges dropped. He was released from the Southwest Detention Center where he had been housed since April 27 on $5 million bail. He had been charged with eight felony sex charges involving two minor female children beginning in August 2015…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District (IFPD) Board of Commissioners of met Tuesday, Nov. 17 with commissioners Stephanie Yost and Dennis Fogle absent. On the agenda for the closed session following the public session was the performance evaluation of Chief Mark LaMont. Following the evaluation, Commissioner Henry Sawicki reported that the evaluation was “very favorable.” The…
As Idyllwild Pizza Company nears its 30th anniversary, the Crier sat down with founder Ken Dahleen, and his daughter and present owner Kenna. The Dahleens opened the business Nov. 13, 1993, with a “soft” opening on the 12th, Kenna’s sister Windeen’s birthday. Ken and wife Cheryl got married there on Valentine’s Day, three months later….
By Becky Clark Editor Luis Solis Delgado, 45, of Idyllwild, had his case dismissed Monday, Nov. 13, and all charges dropped. He was released from the Southwest Detention Center where he had been housed since April 27 on $5 million bail. He was charged with eight felony sex charges involving two minor female children beginning…
Dennis P. McDougall, 65 years young, a 30-plus-years Idyllwild resident, passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023 at Eisenhower Medical Center in Rancho Mirage. He was born Feb. 27, 1958, to Cecil L. McDougall and Carabel E. McDougall in Van Nuys. He has a sister, Donna Palmerton who lives in Estes Park, Colorado and a brother,…
Leigh Humphrey passed away peacefully Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023 at her hospice care facility in Cathedral City. Born to Marge and Ray Brocklehurst in 1927, she grew up in Southern California, and loved the sea and mountains. Leigh began her visits to Idyllwild in 1950 and eventually moved in 1990 into the cabin her father…
The San Bernardino National Forest plans to start prescribed fire operations on its three ranger districts this month and is scheduled to continue through early 2024. The Fire and Aviation Management program considers wind, humidity, temperature and fuel types — such as brush, trees and grasses — when planning and implementing prescribed fires. Other factors…
A wildland firefighter with San Bernardino National Forest ignites grass with a drip torch at the Thomas Mountain Prescribed Fire, June 15. The prescribed burn took place at the San Jacinto Ranger District of the forest. USDA FOREST SERVICE PHOTO BY GUSTAVO BAHENA
From left, Lucy Sung-won Park, first place; Jiho Kim, honorable mention; Linken Kao, second place; Jess Bell, honorable mention; Skipper McKenna, honorable mention; and Sofia Montelinano, third place and best of show, at the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Visual Arts Show Friday night at Parks Exhibition Center on campus. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
