Opinion: Leash ordinance
As a first-time visitor to Idyllwild, one of the things I have found especially delightful is the pet-friendly atmosphere. In fact, the discovery that...
Before Our Time: Idyllwild’s “Name game” …
An old tradition my forebears brought from Britain is the habit of bestowing names on their homes. It reached Idyllwild in the 1920s to...
Fire and Forest: Fire season roaring, roofing grant ready …
They had to evacuate the Air Force Academy. You don’t normally think of an imposing military academy in danger of destruction by wildfire, but...
Opinion: Playground use
It has come to my attention that Town Hall kids are being told that they are not allowed to play in the new playground.
This...
Opinion: How to pay for healthcare
The reason a majority of Americans do not support Obama Care is clear — it is basically unfair.
Once again, the middle class is being...
Past Tense: July 5, 2012
60 years ago - 1952
Evie Kretsinger passed on a comment on TV: “Before the dawn of civilization, primitive man ate raw meat in dark...
Creature Corner: July 5, 2012
Max is the first mayor of Idyllwild and wishes a happy 4th of July to all. Paws up to you Max, and to your...
Opinion: 4th July Parade suggestions
After working as a volunteer with one of the organizations that helps with the 4th of July parade for many years, I would like...
Opinion: Re PCWD rate increase
We are not contemplating another rate increase. Yes, we are in the second year of our three-year program. Water sales only make up...
Initial Thoughts: Truth and dependency …
Last week was tumultuous. On Wednesday, the County Service Area 38 Advisory Committee recommended that Supervisor Jeff Stone support the termination of the county’s...