Joseph A. Heredia, 35, of Anza received a 25-year sentence for arson and two counts of criminal threats. Judge F. Paul Dickerson pronounced the sentence on Dec. 2. The arson conviction resulted in a 16-year state prison sentence. The additional years were attributed to the other two charges as well as Heredia’s five prior convictions….
55 years ago – 1956 Former California Attorney General Robert Kenny was in town paying a visit to his former business associate, Hazel Cress. 50 years ago – 1961 Emax saw the painting of yellow lines on the highways as “a trend toward the police state.” 45 years ago – 1966 A series of storms…
Convergence 2011 is a musical celebration blending traditional carols, American spirituals, classics and more …
Local triathlete Bill Whitman ran two races recently and finished strongly in both. On Dec. 3 and 4, he entered the HITS Triathlon in Palm Springs. This inaugural event featured five distances, including a 100-meter swim, a 3-mile bike and 1-mile run. Whitman finished second in his age group (45-49) and sixth overall in the…
Inaugural Idyllwild tradition enjoyed …
Creative art boxes are on display through Jan. 3 at Honey Bunns & Joe Bakery …
There is no need to wait for spring to enjoy the beauty of blooms …
The year’s second lunar eclipse was Saturday night …
Well as you can see, we received about an inch, maybe two inches, of snow yesterday. The roads are cleared and cinders have been laid. But the National Weather Service is predicting another snowfall today. The specific Idyllwild forecast says we may receive another inch during the day. Today: Snow showers, mainly before 4 pm….
Chain control has begun on SR 2 in the Wrightwood area and also on SR 243 in Idyllwild, according to a message from Terri Kasinga, Public Information Officer for tje Caltrans Maintenance – District 8.
