If you’re similar to most of the Hill populace, many of your trips into nature are characterized by toiling up a dusty path through an unidentifiable and somehow vaguely unsettling corridor of green. Sadly, most domesticated humans have an appalling lack of understanding of their vegetal surroundings and may even feel threatened by their leafy…
Brendan Steele has made the cut and played on weekends in all three of his tournaments in this young 2014-15 PGA Tour season. Last week he shot an even-par 69-73-72-74 — 288 to tie for 61st at the Sanderson Farms Championship in Jackson, Mississippi. The Idyllwild native seemed to have trouble with his putter, losing…
Of the local races on the ballot last week, the state Senate District 28 was the most bitter and drew more attention. Since the June primary, the two Republican candidates — Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor Jeff Stone and former Assembly member Bonnie Garcia — have debated the issues and challenged each other’s character as…
Fire log The Idyllwild Fire Station responded to the following calls, Tuesday to Monday, Nov. 4 to Nov. 10. Anza • Nov. 8 — Medical aid, Station 29. Idyllwild • Nov. 4 — Medical aid. • Nov. 4 — Medical aid with injury, Highway 243 & Riverside County Playground Rd. • Nov. 5…
On Nov. 4, U.S. Forest Service officials announced their decision to make changes to the Land Management Plan for the San Bernardino National Forest. This is an amendment to the plan, which was originally adopted in 2005. Pyramid Peak A and Cactus Springs B are the two areas within the San Jacinto Ranger District affected…
Four paws up to Buddy the beagle. It was hard to get past those sad eyes and great personality and now you are in the most perfect home a four-legged could ever ask for. He is smiling now. And on the feline end, Mama Lizzie has her perfect home with her canine buddy. And that…
Voter turnout for election day, Nov. 4, underperformed The Field Poll prediction issued that morning of turnout for the 2014 general election. The Field Poll release predicted 8.2 million people would cast ballots in the election, but total turnout was slightly less than 6.4 million voters. Statewide turnout, 35.8 percent, was the lowest in more…
