At 8:30 a.m. Thursday, March 14, Jean Douglas, 64, of Yucaipa, was driving a black 2014 Chevy Captiva eastbound on Highway 371, 5 feet west of Highway 74. At the same time, Teresa Turner, 56, of Mountain Center, was driving a black 2014 Toyota Rav 4 in the same direction. Douglas was stopped at the…
Idyllwild Fire Here are some of the calls Idyllwild Fire responded to recently. • March 14 — Public assist, 4 p.m. Trees & debris across the bridge. Not causing safety issues at this time. • March 17 — Medical aid, 2:29 p.m. Keenwild Helibase. • March 18 — Medical aid, 3:04 a.m. Royal Pines Trailer…
Photos by JP Crumrine Following a press conference at the Cranston Station in Valle Vista the media was invited to tour Highway 74 as work was underway to repair storm damage following the Valentine’s Day storm.
Peter Davison of Idyllwild won another silver medal for New Age with the Global Music Awards for his CD “Blooming Memories of Springs.” His CD “Iris — Bringer of Dreams” won silver June 5, 2018, for the same award. “Idy is a wonderful place to compose music and make CDs,” he said.
The winter rains caused local highway closures, which have now caused the Animal Rescue Friends of Idyllwild to cancel its annual Brewfest. The Brewfest is ARF’s largest fundraiser each year, but conditions were too difficult for success this year. Plans are already underway for the next Brewfest on June 6, 2020. However, the homebrew contest…
The Valentine’s Day storm that dumped historic levels of rain with accompanying wind and snow, caused massive damage to Hill infrastructure closing two of the main arteries into Idyllwild — highways 243 and 74. Continued post-Feb. 14 rain and snow complicated Caltrans’ efforts to repair both roads, causing setbacks that, until Monday, Feb. 18, caused…
Three generations of the Ewing family returned to Idyllwild to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in the original Ewing home. “This weekend, as has been happening for over 45 years, the Ewing clan will get together and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day,” wrote daughter-in-law Camille Ewing before the event. “Most of the grandkids, now with families of…
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats discussed Nala, the new ARF dog. Thomas: Any news about Nala, the German shepherd? Mr. Gray: Yes! Nala had surgery to correct her broken leg and to remove a split tooth. She is doing very well. George: When will she find a forever home? Bear:…
Editor’s note: Coach Josh White talks about the Idyllwild School Mountain Bike team: We kicked off the 2019 Mountain Bike season back in October with a meeting to recruit new students to the team. This year our team grew from six to eight students: Cameron Gage (6th/new), Kaleb Mann (6th/new), Carter Johnson (7th/new), Isabela Asiedu…
70 years ago – 1949 Forty-five people gathered at the Idyllwild Inn, attending a shower to help Shirley Wood refurnish her burned-out home. 65 years ago – 1954 Lake Hemet Water Company was purchased by Eastern Municipal Water District. 60 years ago – 1959 The Idyllwild Rotary Club invited the public to attend a presentation…
