By Ann SmithReporter Did you know that Idyllwild has its own niche in the geode market? Geodes, you say? What in the world is a geode? A visit to The Rock Shoppe will earn you the opportunity to learn about geodes, rocks and crystals. Cindy and Karl Lende opened their unusual shop in November 2020….
By Art Alliance of IdyllwildContributed Zurich has its cows. Berlin has its bears. Santa Fe has its painted ponies. Cincinnati has its pigs and Idyllwild has its … deer — soon to be lots more of them. In 2013, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) launched a project to install 22 painted deer in 12…
Two collisions occurred on local highways — one on Highway 74 and one on Highway 243 — last week, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Matt Napier.At 6:47 p.m. Thursday, April 29, Alaina Marie Ussery, 35 of Idyllwild, was driving a tan 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe southbound on Highway 243 500 feet south…
Riverside County is still in the orange tier of the state’s tier system. Gov. Gavin Newsom recently stated the state would open up June 15 if “vaccine supply is sufficient for Californians 16 years and older who wish to be inoculated” and hospitalization numbers remain low. He also said the June 15 date would be…
By Marshall SmithIdyllwild Association of Realtors Living on the Hill comes with disaster risks, especially for new residents unfamiliar with living in a wildland interface. Fortunately, there is time to learn and a volunteer organization, Mountain Disaster Preparedness (MDP), available to provide training and education.In July 2018, the Cranston Fire forced thousands of residents to…
California Department of Fish and WildlifeContributed Late spring and early summer is the peak time for California’s deer herds to give birth to fawns and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is issuing a reminder to well-intentioned people to not interact with the baby deer — even if they find one that appears…
Sheriff’s logThe Riverside County Sheriff’s Department Hemet Station responded to the following calls Saturday to Friday, April 24 to 30. Idyllwild• Apr. 24 — Suspicious circumstance, 12:06 a.m. Hopkins Dr. Handled by deputy.• Apr. 24 — Recovery of stolen vehicle, 6:32 a.m. 54000 block of Pine Crest Ave. Report taken.• Apr. 24 — Alarm call,…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the cats discussed the serious concerns of heat and pets.Pepper: Gather ‘round everyone! We have some new cattery members.Whiskers: Yippee! Tell us all about them.Ellie: I think Pepper is speaking of me. I am Ellie, the newest office cat looking for a forever home.Miss Kitty: Hi, Ellie!…
70 years ago – 1951Izaak Walton League members took part in a work party, cleaning the Fuller Mill Creek campground. 65 years ago – 1956Inie and Johnny Wilson celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. 60 years ago – 1961In addition to a parade, carnival, square dance and ball, the fifth-annual Idyllwild Bear Festival featured a Pauline…
