Brendan Steele had a good show this week at the Travelers Championship in Cromwell, Connecticut. He posted a 6-under 71-67-68-68 — 274 for a share of 21st place. On the week, the Native Idyllwilder’s drives averaged 294.5 yards and found 78.5 percent of the fairways, while he hit 70.8 percent of the greens in regulation…
70 years ago – 1949 A public swimming pool was opened in the center of town on the site of the old Sportland. 65 years ago – 1954 Special events being planned for the Fourth of July included a Cowboy Rodeo, a Community Campfire and a Woodsman’s Breakfast. 60 years ago – 1959 The State…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats shared how they would make any home a better one. Indie: Holy moly! What is happening here? Zeus: Kittens, that’s what’s happening. Lots of kittens. Heavenly Whiskers: There are six of ’em, and they are pretty darned cute. Sadie: Well, there are six, but…
In 2013, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild added a touch of colorful magic to Idyllwild by installing 22 painted deer, the first public art project of its kind on the Hill. Of the original 22 deer, “Rocky” outside of La Casita was stolen and “Postcards from Idyllwild” at Idyllwild Inn was destroyed beyond repair. Neil…
Actions to mitigate wildfires remain high priority Gov. Gavin Newsom is recommending utility ratepayers contribute to a fund that would stabilize the financial condition of California’s major electric utilities. This and other proposals, as well as a summary of actions to thwart wildfire damages taken since he took office, were part of his progress report…
List goes to supervisors in July Last week, Riverside County released the rankings of the applicants for permits to sell or to grow cannabis in the county. The list of potential permit recipients will go to the Board of Supervisors for approval at its July 2 meeting. Those applicants whom the board approves will then…
Martin Andrew “Marty” Scoggins, 66, of Columbus, Texas, succumbed to an 11-month battle with esophageal cancer on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Bright-Holland Funeral Home has scheduled a memorial service with military honors for 2 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the First Baptist Church of Pecan Gap with the Rev. Ken Cannon officiating. The family will…
Brendan Steele tees it up again this week in the $7.2 million Travelers Championship on the TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell, Connecticut. The native Idyllwilder will be attempting to turn around a rough season on the PGA Tour. He’ll tee off Thursday at 4:55 a.m. PDT and Friday at 10:10 a.m., PDT, playing both…
The Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s commission has canceled its regularly scheduled meeting for June 25. The next regular meeting will be 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 23. The Commission did hold a closed session regarding the contract for a fire chief at a special meeting on June 18. Commission President Jerry Buchanan reported that…
During the Mountain Disaster Preparedness community meeting with Caltrans on highway repair, one person asked about how the road closures would possibly affect evacuation if it were needed because of wildfires or other emergencies. Emergency response agencies, including fire and law enforcement, have been preparing for this possibility almost since February, according to Idyllwild Fire…
