Last week, Riverside County’s registrar of voters began mailing about 880,000 sample ballots and information pamphlets for the consolidated primary election on June 3. Material in the pamphlet is intended to help voters make informed choices. Voters may mark their selections on the sample ballot and use it as a guide to help them complete…
Saturday evening about 8:45 p.m., a fatal traffic accident occurred in Mountain Center. According to California Highway Patrol Officer Mike Murawski, Hiroko Momii, 67 of Idyllwild was traveling north on Highway 243 in her Silver Subaru Forester. Ron Delbert Barney, 25 of Lake Elsinore was traveling south on Hwy 243 in his black Honda Civic….
The Mountain Disaster Preparedness Internet Communication/Idyllwild Emergency team is responsible for keeping the community up-to-date in case of emergency, using the Internet, Facebook and a satellite terminal if there no Internet connection. The group works as a team so no one person is overwhelmed. Responsibilities do not require physical exertion and can be done by…
The post office has long been a favorite spot for locals to see friends, spread information and gossip, and hold impromptu conferences. A 1922 photo shows 10 people and a dog clustered out front next to a huge table and chairs made of granite chunks and log sections. A 1940s photo shows a waiting line…
California State Senate District 28 is currently vacant and Idyllwild voters will see five names on the June 3 primary ballot. Democratic candidates are Philip Drucker of La Quinta and Anna Nevenic of Palm Springs. On the other side are three Republicans — Bonnie Garcia of Cathedral City, Glenn Miller of Indio and Jeff Stone…
Peter Capparelli (left) and Dr. Richard Goldberg (right) hosted a fundraiser for State Senate District 28 candidate Jeff Stone (center) currently Riverside County 3rd District Supervisor.
The prospective arraignment of Robert Pape, 25, for the 2006 triple homicide in Pinyon Pines was deferred a month until May 16. This is the third postponement of Pape’s arraignment since his arrest in March. On March 26, Riverside County Judge James Hawkins ordered Smith to stand trial for the murders. However, his lawyers are…
The California Fish and Game Commission is considering banning wildlife hunting contests, including for coyotes. CFG Commission is publishing a notice of its intent to adopt regulations relating to predatory mammal-hunting contests. Public comment prior to the meeting was overwhelming in support of this decision. Of nearly 13,000 letters to the commission, fewer than 10…
65 years ago – 1949 A crew of 70 RKO people descended on the Idyllwild Inn. They were to shoot location scenes for a Tim Holt western. Along with the troupe came Holt’s favorite palomino, Lightning. 60 years ago – 1954 The biggest angling crowd on record came to the mountain for the opening of…
Here’s what going on at the library this coming week: From 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 30, Maria Reyes teaches her weekly Spanish language class for home-schoolers. The lessons are designed for kids, but everyone is welcome. Also on Wednesday, from 2 to 3 p.m., Idyllwild Library’s monthly book club meets. This month’s…
