The voter turnout for last week’s statewide primary election has been described as in terms of low and “no wave,” and as high and competitive. At least in Riverside County, while the early results may have seemed below expectations, the final results will indicate that voters were more involved and must care about the results…
Institut Edeline in Croix-des-Bouquets, (Beudet) Haiti, is built of concrete and lots of rebar to fortify it against the destructive earthquakes and hurricanes that menace the Caribbean island. The 200 students of the K-6th grade school sit on benches at long wooden tables to study math, science, social studies, French and Creole. Asked what their…
Idyllwild working artists Donna Elliot and Neil Jenkins bring a unique purview to life. Both global travelers, mountain climbers and ardent hikers, this dynamic duo now direct their broad-spectrum imagination and focus to include multi-medium art. Elliot is originally from St. Louis, and Jenkins hails from Wales. They originally settled in Idyllwild to be close…
Please note: The results below may be incomplete. To view updated results, please visit http://www.itsyourrace.com/results.aspx?id=6408 5K Run Results Place Name Time Age Gender 1 Jayden Emerson 00:17:19.729 21 M 2…
Brendan Steele tees it up at Shinnecock Hills Golf Club in Southhampton, New York, this week in the $12 million U.S. Open Championship. The Idyllwild native goes into this major tournament ranked 22nd on the FedExCup list and 48th in the Official World Golf Ranking. B’s tee times: Thursday, from No. 1 at 4:07 a.m….
Mike Holato of Town Hall gave this report on Youth Baseball playoffs: Minors Monday, June 4, the Red Sox defeated the A’s 11-3 behind players of the game Rodger Gonzalez and Jackson Taylor, and some team outstanding defensive plays. Tayr White and Caden Meyer earned game balls for their outstanding play. Blue Jays defeated the…
Reams could be written about the principle architect of Pines to Palms and Banning to Idyllwild highways 74 and 243. Urban trekkers spin up scenic mountain passes, navigate banking contours, climb upwards of 4,000 feet to emerge safely in a pristine alpine forest community. Mountain residents rely on the highways’ designs and everyone’s wise driving…
In 2013, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild made public-art history in Idyllwild by spearheading a project to place 22 painted deer around town. Artists volunteered their time and talent, and individuals and local businesses sponsored the deer. One of the original herd was stolen and replaced, but another was damaged beyond repair due to an…
Incumbency still popular Generally, the best overall conclusion from last week’s primary election is incumbency remains a powerful vote magnet. Even party registration is a weaker indicator of election results in Riverside County. Although the Democratic Party has more registered voters in Riverside County than the Republican Party, the two top Republican gubernatorial candidates —…
In December 2017, the unexpected electrical power outage throughout the Hill during the extreme wind storm may have been a necessary safety step; but the California Public Utilities Commission is taking a more active role in future “de-energizing” incidents. While many Northern California residents wish Pacific Gas and Electric would have been more proactive de-energizing…
