Past Tense: June 15, 2017
65 years ago - 1952
MGM was filming “Desperate Search” around Lake Hemet, starring Jane Greer, Howard Keel and Keenan Wynn. The company headquartered at...
Past Tense: June 8, 2017
70 years ago - 1947
A wave of ladybugs buzzed through the village, coming out of hibernation. Somebody proposed an annual village lottery on the...
Past Tense: June 1, 2017
70 years ago - 1947
It was school-board election time, but none of the five people nominated was a registered voter. It was necessary to...
Past Tense: May 25, 2017
70 years ago - 1947
Idyllwild’s first switch-board was installed at the home of Jess Brown. When prodded for comment, Jess said, “Just don't have...
Past Tense: May 18, 2017
65 years ago - 1952
A meeting was announced to consider school unification. Under the proposal, Idyllwild’s school would be combined with the Hemet-San...
Past Tense: May 11, 2017
65 years ago - 1952
The Izaak Walton League approved a $20 expenditure for trees and flowering shrubs for the school landscaping program.
60 years ago...
Past Tense: May 4, 2017
65 years ago - 1952
Work began on a new bridge across Strawberry Creek at Fern Valley Corners, replacing a 25-year-old wooden structure.
60 years ago...
Past Tense: April 27, 2017
50 years ago – 1967
County supervisors approved a request from the Idyllwild Chamber of Commerce for the relocation of butane space heaters at Town...
Past Tense: April 20, 2017
55 years ago - 1962
Foster Lake opened for trout fishing.
50 years ago - 1967
Fire commissioners voted to purchase a portion of the Idyllwild Inn...
Past Tense: April 13, 2017
70 years ago - 1947
The U.S. Forest Service reported the insect situation had become critical in the Idyllwild area. Warm weather added another hatch...