At the last County Service Area (CSA) 38 [Pine Cove] meeting on Sept. 17, the board approved the reimbursement of funds ($854.53) to the Pine Cove Water District for the open house appreciation day at the Pine Cove Fire Station on Aug. 3. It was reported that during the meeting, CSA 38 chair, Jerry Holldber,…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire Department responded to recently. • Sept. 21 — Medical aid, 7:38 a.m. Marian View Dr. • Sept. 21 — Gas leak, 11:48 a.m. Pine Crest Ave. • Sept. 22 — Walk-in public service assist, 9:30 p.m. • Sept. 23 — Medical aid, 4:52 p.m. Highway…
At 11:55 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, a vehicle rolled over on Highway 74, according to California Highway Patrol Public Information Officer Darren Meyer. Eliza Kong, 65 years old of Idyllwild, was driving on Highway 74 1 mile west of McCall Park Road in a 2016 black Mercedes-Benz sedan when she was negotiating a right-hand…
Palm Springs Aerial TramwayContributed Historical records of the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway will soon be revealed in an episode of the popular Empire/KVCR PBS series “Uncovered in the Archives.” Series host Brad Pomerance travels to Palm Springs to sift through the tramway’s archives to learn how this world-renowned Southern California attraction came to be. The…
The Idyllwild native plays Shriners in Las Vegas this week Brendan Steele posted a 1-under-par 74-68-72-73 — 287 at the Safeway Open in Napa last week to tie for 60th place. He collected 15 birdies, but they were offset by 12 bogeys and a double. He averaged drives of 307 yards, but found only 50%…
By Grandfathers For Golf Contributed Grandfathers For Golf is desperately in need of volunteers of any skill level to help teach kids how to play golf. A record number of children have signed up for the free program. Volunteers instruct students on the basics such as posture, grip, alignment, and swing one or two afternoons…
70 years ago – 1949 With funds raised by the ladies of the Community Presbyterian Church, volunteers were preparing to shingle the roof of the manse. 65 years ago – 1954 Hemet and Idyllwild citizens joined forces to protest a proposal of the U.S. Cement Corp. to construct a $3 million plant in Diamond Valley….
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” Panther announced Little Girl’s adoption. Panther: We have a new dog! Everyone, get in here to meet the new dog! Shay: Yippee! Another dog! Who is it? Panther: Meet Baby. Baby: (enters room) Hello everyone! I’m Baby, and I’m very happy to be here. Mr. Gray: Nice…
By Jenny KirchnerReporter/Photographer The Idyllwild Community Fund (ICF) held its 2019 Grantee Reception at The Red Kettle restaurant Thursday night to present each of seven local nonprofits a grant to help in the various ways needed for each organization. In total, ICF handed out grants totaling $17,190. The Idyllwild School Booster Club received $2,500 to…
Despite the cold and foggy weather, many came out to enjoy the Idyllwild Renaissance Faire at Camp Emerson over the weekend. Sword battles, ax throwing, yarn spinning, storytelling and musical performances were just a few of the events happening to keep visitors entertained. Many booths were also set up selling food, beverages and unique, handmade…
