At a special meeting Monday, Aug. 28, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors unanimously ratified the Proclamation of Local Emergency issued when Hurricane Hilary’s tropical storm remnants passed over the county Aug. 18 and 19. The proclamation issued Aug. 21 expired Aug. 28 and had to be ratified by the board to continue in effect….
Caltrans continues work on a $5.2 million slurry seal and rumble strips maintenance project on Highway 371 from Aguanga through Anza in Riverside County. This project will involve dig outs, slurry seal operations, striping, and installation of safety rumble strips on the inside and outside of the lanes in both directions, weather permitting. Crews will…
The second Season of the Lily Rock Chamber Music Festival is scheduled for Labor Day weekend, Friday to Sunday, Sept. 1 to 3. The first two programs will be held in Stephens Recital Hall at Idyllwild Arts Academy, followed by an outdoor Season Finale Concert in the amphitheater at St. Hugh’s Episcopal Church. Admission is…
Idyllwild Community Fund (ICF) announces the return of Idyllwild Youth Grantmakers at Idyllwild School for fall 2023. The service club, which nurtures community awareness and leadership among Idyllwild’s seventh and eighth grade students, will resume this week following a three-year disruption due to COVID. ICF co-sponsors Youth Grantmakers in affiliation with Inland Empire Community Foundation…
75 years ago – 1948 The PTA raised $150 at its first Hill social event. 70 years ago – 1953 The thunderstorm that drenched Idyllwild proceeded northward, leaving 300 lightning strikes in the Six Rivers National Forest. 65 years ago – 1958 Charlotte Gorzny, an eager youthful reader, read 47 books to top all other…
By Janice Murasko Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats and kittens welcomed new ARF dog Paul. Harley: I hope you’re all here. I have asked Paul to tell us all what kind of human he hopes to adopt. Phil: That sounds great. Paul: Thank you Harley. Let me tell you about…
Editor’s note: See the separate and accompanying story which describes the comments from Idyllwild residents or STR owners during the commission meeting. Wednesday, Aug. 23, the Riverside County Planning Commission recommended that a revised Ordinance 927, “Regulating Short Term Rentals [STRs],” be sent to the board of supervisors next month for adoption. After hours of…
