70 years ago – 1949 Gala event of the week was the reopening of the Rustic Theatre. The feature was “El Paso,” starring John Wayne and Gail Russell. 65 years ago – 1954 State Park Supervisor Frank Davies announced construction of five new campsites. 60 years ago – 1959 American Legion Post 800 received an…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” the ARF cats talked about their health and the care they receive from ARF. Zeus: I heard the ARF humans talking about us on Sunday. Thomas: Me, too. They were commenting on how friendly we are. Zeus: And that we run to the door when they arrive…
The hours for access of Highway 74 between Mountain Center and Hemet have been extended for the Memorial Day weekend. On Friday, May 10, Terri Kasinga, chief, Public and Media Affairs, Caltrans District 8, announced that the highway will be open, with the use of escort vehicles, from 6 a.m. through midnight Saturday, Sunday and…
In the November 2018 election, California voters approved a proposition allowing the Legislature to establish Daylight Saving Time on a permanent basis. Following the approval of Proposition 7, Assemblymember Kansen Chu (D-San Jose), who has been championing permanent DST for several years, introduced Assembly Bill 7 at the beginning of the new legislative session in…
Trouble may be ahead for future budgets The current Riverside County budget is expected to end the year (June 30) with a $22 million deficit. County Executive George Johnson shared the news with the Board of Supervisors at the meeting Tuesday, May 7. He also noted that the deficit will grow next year, FY 2019-20,…
The Associates of the Idyllwild Arts Foundation’s Spotlight on Leadership next presentation is at 10 a.m. Monday, June 10, in the Idyllwild Arts campus’ Fireside Room in Nelson Dining Hall. Faith Raiguel will share her lifelong commitment to the arts. The series is open to all at no charge. Raiguel will speak about her lifelong…
Saturday, May 11, 2019, 7:30 p.m. Lowman Concert Hall, IAA Campus In the selection of the proper elements of a choral concert presentation, one should always take into account all levels of practical audience responses, and generally make them not only favorable as a whole, but also providing an education in the process. From the…
Caltrans Public Information Officer Terri Kasinga said Highway 74 between Mountain Center and Hemet will be open with escorts 18 hours each day of the Memorial Day weekend. Hours will be 6 a.m. to midnight Saturday through Monday, May 25 to 27.
Caltrans and its contractor Ames Construction were busy repairing State Route 243, Thursday. Boulder In Pine Cove, Caltrans crews were removing a huge boulder that was dislodged during the winter storms. It has gradually, but slowly, been slipping. Road repair Work is continuing on repairing SR 243. New and larger culverts have…
Glen Wall (shown at the Idypark dedication, hand over his heart in awe), 101, died Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Idyllwild at the loving home he shared with his granddaughter Cindi and her husband Rick Hinds. Glen was born June 3, 1917, in Manly, Iowa, the third of six children. Glen started working on cars…
