Looking back to the beginnings of Idyllwild, we can see certain threads and tensions that have always been here. The values of a quiet, secluded community of families and retirees, and the values of a thriving tourist destination. The plans of developers and the cautions of environmentalists, or as they were known, conservationists. In recent…
By Bob Rahman, idyllwild
What a day it has been (May 1). This morning, Joy and I arose at 5 and were on the road to west Riverside for a visit with Joy’s doctor. All went well. Then, we traveled to another Kaiser facility to visit Joy’s primary physician. So far, so good. Then we traveled to the Ontario…
My name is Carlos Adames and I have a friend who said I should share my story with you. I went to The Fort where the shoes are on the bottom floor. Nancy works there. Well, I’ve been walking all the time and wanted these rain/snow boots. I came back to pay for them the…
My wife Iris and I set off to Palm Desert in our sedan. I started off as the passenger and put my jacket, pipe and tobacco pouch on the roof and entered the car. I then reached up and put the jacket and pouch on the back seat. When we got to PD, I went…
Saturday morning, Jan. 28, I was taken to the hospital with severe back pain. After I was in the ambulance, I asked one of the young men to go back into the house to get my boots. After he brought my boots, we left. They took me to the hospital and before I knew it,…
The National Association of Music Merchants honors Ken Dahleen’s D&D Sound Connection in Idyllwild with the Milestone Award for 25 years of service in the music products industry. The award recognizes retailers and manufacturers who have succeeded over the years through best practices and strong community standing to reach a landmark anniversary. “NAMM is proud…
About a week ago, I parked my car and walked a mile or so with my dogs to the end of Marion Ridge Drive and into the very large field below it. I didn’t realize until I returned to my car that I had lost my keys. Over the next week, I retraced my steps…
We inadvertently left three bills on the hood of the car and some good Samaritan came along on the street and picked them up and put them in the mailbox for us. And we appreciate that. Ward and Gloria Herrick Idyllwild
