Idyllwild Town Crier

Brendan Steele played back in form in last week’s Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. In four, all under-par, rounds, he carded 60-67-70-67 for a 273 total. The 11-under-par performance earned him a tie for 13th place and added $72,500 to his official money-list earnings for this season. Steele drove well (294-yard average; 64 percent...

The California Department of Public Health detected plague during a routing testing of a ground squirrel from the San Jacinto Mountains said Riverside County Director of Disease Control Barbara Cole. The ground squirrel tested positive for exposure to fleas infected with bacteria that can cause plague, Riverside officials said. “CDPH did confirm recently the presence of plague antibody in the blood...

With the Chamber’s withdrawal as producer and overall sponsor of the annual Idyllwild Tree Lighting Ceremony, and with just over a month to organize the event, longtime organizers Marge Muir and Karen Doshier are calling for help. What is needed, said the team of Muir and Doshier, is one overall coordinator. A fundraising chairperson and a promotion and public relations...

With crisp fall days on the way in the high country, cooking up a mug of some steaming hot coffee on my little MSR stove is pure backpacking heaven. However, a camp stove can also be very dangerous if used carelessly. Here are a few strategies to keep you safe and your tummy satisfied. Check local regulations in the area...

There’s a difference between an optimist and a conman. I do know Republicans and Democrats alike are not optimists. Both are fixed upon exploitation, it’s just a matter of which 47 percent. Both believe in entitlements for their protected classes. What a crock! Send them both a message. Vote “No” on propositions 30, 31, 32 and 38. There is no hope found...