New technology is typically a benefit, but recently it has become an impediment to firefighters, especially in Southern California. Last week, drones were flying in the air space over the Lake and Sterling fires. On Wednesday evening, June 24, at the Lake Fire the U.S. Forest Service had to ground air tankers — which were…
Idyllwild native Brendan Steele showed the stuff he’s made of last Friday when he sank a 20-footer on the final green to ensure he would make the cut and play the weekend. He eventually posted a 7-under-par 67-71-68-67 — 273 to finish tied for 25th place. Steele did well tee-to-green, finding 76.79 percent of the…
Rob Rutherford, 57, of Idyllwild, will have no more court hearings for a while. After another arrest for driving under the influence, he pleaded guilty on June 18 to a felony charge of driving under the influence and blood alcohol level greater than .08 percent. Judge Jorge C. Hernandez accepted his plea, but refused any…
Medical Management Practices Resources won the two-day annual Jimmy Campbell Softball Tournament this weekend. Photo courtesy Matt Kraemer
How can you resist? Don’t miss out on the kitten fun.. These three little kittens are patiently waiting for you. No more June gloom, because they will keep you smiling with their kitten antics all through the month. The two grays are brother and sister, and the tiger-striped is a male from another litter. He…
65 years ago – 1950 Census counted 604 permanent residents in Idyllwild, Mountain Center and Pine Cove. 60 years ago – 1955 Chamber of Commerce trustees met with California Telephone Co. officials regarding complaints by local business people that they were unable to make off-the-Hill calls. A request was made for more trunk lines. 55…
California Highway Patrol reported two minor incidents on mountain roads over the last week. Public Information Officer Darren Meyer noted neither collision involved other motorists or resulted in significant injuries to the drivers. According to Meyer, the first occurred at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 25, at the intersection of Marion Ridge Drive and Clement Way…
Fire log Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Monday to Sunday, June 22 to 28. Idyllwild • June 22 — Two walk-in medical aids. • June 22 — Medical aid, Rimrock Rd. • June 22 — Medical aid, Tollgate Rd. • June 23 — Traffic collision, no injuries, Pine Crest Ave. &…
Gracious, garrulous and generously talented, Llew Matthews, longtime Nancy Wilson music director, brings his brand of smooth and cool to the Idyllwild Summer Concert Series. New York City-born Matthews does it all — pianist, arranger, singer and conductor. He also tells good stories about his musical evolution from ukulele player at four to French horn…
