Brendan Steele fired a 4-under-par 34-34 — 68 Sunday at the CIMB Classic in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to tie for third place, his first top-five finish of the new season. For the third consecutive round, the Idyllwild native was perfect, this time with four birdies. He posted only two bogies all week, both in the…
Talking with local poet and performer Mick Lynch is a merry experience. No matter the valleys or obstacles he describes in his journey, there is a twinkle in his eye and a lilt in his voice when he tells the tale. And even though every person experiences a unique journey, artists chronicle theirs through their…
The seventh season of the Idyllwild International Festival of Cinema promises provocative opening night films, an expanded lineup of 125 features, shorts, documentaries and student films, and valentines to iconic movies celebrating anniversaries in 2016. One “oldie” celebrating its 20th anniversary in Idyllwild even comes with its own DeLorean car. In the six years since…
The Art Alliance of Idyllwild staged its highly anticipated Art Walk and Wine Tasting event Saturday, Oct. 10. The 18th edition of this successful event was sold out by noon on event day. More than 1,000 wine glasses were sold prior to the event. “The maximum number of tickets available this year was set at…
The Hill has received more rain and for longer periods than Monday night but the 0.76 inches that fell in Pine Cove was the most throughout Southern California, according to the National Weather Service. Idyllwild received about 0.64 inches, which was the eighth greatest amount that night. Vista Grande followed with 0.63 inches, whereas the…
Whatever the current financial situation of the Idyllwild Fire Protection District, the commission is confident there are sufficient funds to continue to cover its payroll through December when its first property tax receipt arrives. Commission President Jerry Buchanan established a committee composed of commissioners Rhonda Andrewson and Nancy Layton to prepare a strategic plan for…
The village of Idyllwild was overrun with hundreds of characters on Saturday, as the Halloween Parade made its way down North Circle Drive, collecting treats along the way, and into town, where the carnival fun began. Photos by Cheryl Bayse
Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz, less than halfway through his second term, continues to receive substantial campaign contributions. Through the end of September, Ruiz had nearly $1.3 million in cash this year. During the period from July 1 to Sept. 30, he raised $415,000. At this point two years ago, Ruiz had raised $1.1 million for…
Editor: I was very pleased to see the story about Idyllwild, Mayor Max and Mitzi by Sam McManis of the Sac Bee. The story captures the essence of the town where I have spent many summers and seasons playing and hiking. I’d like to comment while I have the chance on the out-of-control, tacky advertising…
