‘Donation Alley’ gives to ARF, Living Free
A special section at the Funky Bazaar collects items to raise funds for local nonprofits ...
Past Tense: Dec. 2, 2011
60 years ago - 1951
Thanksgiving was followed by a beautiful snow fall that left 3 inches in Idyllwild and 8 inches in Tahquitz Valley.
55 years ago - 1956
The newly organized Pine Cove County Water District planned to ask voters to approve a $110,000 bond issue to purchase facilities and make improvements.
50 years ago - 1961
Town Crier...
Changes and honors for Idyllwild Soroptimist Club
Three new members join Soroptimist International of Idyllwild, club hosts holiday party and a member is honored ...
Two new Idyllwild businesses arrive in time for holiday season
Like arriving Christmas presents, two new retail businesses, each with a distinctive niche, opened recently.
Idyllwild Arts debuts talent in new song writing concentration
Featured songwriters perform at the Dec. 5 at Stephens Recital Hall ...
Stigall returns to IFPD Presidency
Commissioner Paul Riggi
conducted a brief and efficient meeting in his final role as Idyllwild Fire Protection District vice president. Overseeing a special meeting, the commission elected officers, at least, until the new full commission meets on Dec. 13 and approved a resolution for a fire equipment grant.
Commissioner Jeannine Charles-Stigall was chosen president, Dr. Charles “Chip” Schelly is the...
High winds next few weeks
High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAN DIEGO CA
115 PM PST WED NOV 30 2011
...STRONG GUSTY NORTHEAST WINDS THIS EVENING INTO FRIDAY...
.A STRONG UPPER LEVEL LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE SOUTH INTO
THE AREA TONIGHT AND THURSDAY. THIS WILL GENERATE STRONG AND
POTENTIALLY DAMAGING WINDS..MAINLY IN THE MOUNTAINS AND INLAND
VALLEYS. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE STRONGEST IN THE SAN...
Injured hiker air lifted from Falls Trail
An injured hiker was hoisted by a CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire rescue copter from Falls Trail, in a remote area of the San Bernardino Wilderness on Mt. San Jacinto. The hiker had sustained minor to moderate injuries. The incident was reported at 3:43 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29 and the rescue was effected thereafter.
CAL FIRE and AMR ambulance were...
IFPD new commissioners take oath of office
Riverside County Supervisor Jeff Stone, 3rd District, (left) administers the oath of office to incoming Idyllwild Fire Protection District Commissioners Jerry Buchanan (center) and Larry Donahoo (right). Their term begins noon, Friday, Dec. 2. Stone was in idyllwild for his monthly conversation with local citizens. Appointments can be made by calling Rose Esparza at (951) 955-1030 or (951) 698-7326.
Teen boy shot in Garner Valley hunting accident
At 2:40 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25, the day after Thanksgiving, deputies from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station (RCSD) responded to a report of an accidental shooting on Little Thomas Mountain Road near Garner Valley.
A 14-year-old boy, identified as Isreal Delatorre, resident of Coachella, was accidentally shot while hunting with family members. The boy succumbed to injuries...