Anyone interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season can now adopt a letter written to Santa by visiting USPSOperationSanta.com. USPS Operation Santa turns 111 years old this year. The program relies solely on random acts of kindness and the generosity of strangers. It allows people to help children and families have…
Sergio Fernandez-Lopez and Hsing-Liang Lee perform “Raymonda Suite” Friday night at the Idyllwild Arts Academy’s Fall Dance Concert in the Bowman IAF Theatre. PHOTO BY JOEL FEINGOLD
Assemblymember Greg Wallis announced that the Jesse Marvin Unruh Assembly Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2024-25 class. The Assembly Fellowship Program provides the opportunity for aspiring public servants of all ages, backgrounds and experiences to directly participate in the legislative process. Beginning in October 2024, the 11-month fellowship provides an introduction to public…
The Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District advises that as people gear up for a delightful Thanksgiving feast, take a moment to show gratitude to the waterways that sustain us. Here are some tips to help protect the Riverside County environment to keep in mind: • Opt for locally sourced, seasonal produce for…
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….
Readers have voted, and the recipient of this year’s Ernie Maxwell Community Spirit Award is Leslie Moon Gin. The award recognizes those who, through their own tangible effect on the community, represent EMax’s own spirit of community and volunteerism, and inspire others to join in. Les came to Idyllwild after a long career in banking…
The Crier sat down this week with Idyllwild Arts Academy (IAA) Film and Digital Media Chair Catalina Alcaraz-Guzman to discuss her recent Teacher of the Year award at the All-American Film Festival in New York City. The festival, now in its 10th year, is dedicated to high school film students and receives thousands of submissions…
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Hopes were high this past weekend at the Lowman Concert Hall on the Idyllwild Arts Academy campus; with the continued warm weather and clear sunshine on the Hill, a larger than usual turnout was also expected, and as it happened, the situation materialized according to the anticipatory heights. The Saturday evening orchestral concert, ably supervised…
