Caltrans District 8 is alerting the traveling public that the National Weather Service is predicting rain in addition to snow in lower elevations to arrive Tuesday, Feb. 5, from afternoon through the night. The storm will produce lower temperatures and possible snow levels down to 1,500 feet affecting the afternoon and evening commute tomorrow. Winds…
At 4 p.m., Sunday, the National Weather service has issued a “Winter Storm Warning” for the Riverside County Mountains. The warning is for heavy snow and strong winds from Sunday evening through 4 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 6. The NWS warns “The combination of heavy snow and strong winds will create dangerous travel…
The California Highway Patrol reports that a mud and rock slide at 4:34 p.m. is blocking both sides of Highway 74 between Hemet and Mountain Center. As of 5:06 p.m., Caltrans had removed all the big rocks, but there is as yet no indication that the Highway is open.
Last week in “Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF pets discussed ARF’s offer of a two-fer for adoption of Mr. Gray and George. Sadie: Hey everyone! We have a new cat! Mr. Gray: Woohoo! Who is it? Thomas: ’Tis I, Thomas. I’m the newest ARF cat. Mr. Gray: Whoa. You look a lot like George….
Caroline Oltmanns explains that her parents were unhappy with her plans to study piano. “They wanted me to do something to make a living at,” she said. Oltmanns’ parents probably learned to accept her musical studies. They’ve led to a career of concerts throughout the world and to rave notices for her as playing as…
Basketball Robert Lewis, Town Hall recreation director, gave this report on Town Hall Youth Basketball. Division 1 (ages 6-9) On Tuesday, Jan. 15, the Idyology Celtics played the Village Market Clippers. The Clippers had only four players, due to other players being sick, but Ashlyn Wilkerson played good defense and grabbed many rebounds. Tate Donovan…
An end to the winter doldrums is a click away for arts-lovers who register soon for an Idyllwild Arts Summer Adult or Native American Arts workshops. Early registration is best because many workshops fill up on the first day — and through March 15, get a 10 percent discount for paying in full when registering….
By Clair Robins Candy Story Press Relations, Los Angeles SweetHearts have gone missing. They are the most popular brand of the most popular Valentine’s Day candy, and they’re not on shelves this year. Conversation hearts candies are the little hearts with cute sayings on them: “Be Mine,” “Marry Me.” They are the most popular candy…
Amphitheatre concert planned for June At its Jan. 24 meeting, the County Service Area 36 (Idyllwild and Fern Valley) Advisory Committee heard presentations from Bob Lewis, director of the Idyllwild Community Center recreation programs, and from Janice Lyle, president of the Idyllwild Community Center board, also known as the San Jacinto Mountain Community Center. Lewis…
During last week’s meeting, the Idyllwild Fire Protection District’s commissioners discussed a prospective parcel fee increase and the process for bringing it before voters later this year. The commission reviewed a set of handouts and fliers that could be mailed to voters, explaining the current parcel fee, the need for the increase, and how much…
