A dream can be a goal, a challenge, an inspiration. But as it transforms into reality, it’s motivational and exhilarating. Idyllwild’s vision of a new and larger community center, nearly a decade old, is approaching reality. Months ago, an informal chat between Riverside County 3rd District Supv. Chuck Washington and Janice Lyle, the San Jacinto…
A Hollywood-based film crew will be affecting traffic during non-peak hours on Highway 243 from Highway 74 in Mountain Center to Diamond Zen Road near Poppet Flats. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, the California Highway Patrol will be running traffic breaks (no greater than five minutes) to permit “driving shots with…
Early voting for the June 7 presidential primary election will be available at four locations in Riverside County. Early voting is available from Friday, May 27 through Sunday, May 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, on the first floor northeast entrance near Forever 21; at the Westfield…
Matt Lutz shot a 4-under-par 68 in the final round of the Tucson NCAA Regional in Marana, Arizona, to finish third and advance to the NCAA Championships, May 27 to June 1 in Eugene, Oregon. Lutz is the grandson of Ralph Lewis, who owned a cabin in Idyllwild for some 40 years. He also is…
65 years ago – 1951 Sportland, in the village center, put up umbrella tables outside by the pool. 60 years ago – 1956 Seven students graduated from Idyllwild Elementary School: Gary Bischof, Janet Froehlich, Dianne Granger, Diane Hunt, Marianne McConnell, Linda Michelsen and Carolyn Waltrip. 55 years ago – 1961 A new state park trail…
Last week in “The Days of Our Nine Lives,” ARF cats were admittedly very happy that there were no ARF dogs. Olivia: So, we’re canine-free, but there still are some changes. Bobbie: Oh no, no, noooooooo! Olivia: Two of the kittens, Twix and KitKat, went to forever homes, and London’s gone. Bobbie: Gone? London’s gone?…
“A legend taken too soon.” Mark M. Jones, architect, passed away at age 73 on Sunday, May 15, 2016, at the University of New Mexico Hospital in Albuquerque. Mark had been flown to the hospital from his home in Del Norte, Colorado, after contracting the deadly Hantavirus. His loss is felt deeply by his family…
Caltrans plans to install rumble strips on Highway 243 in two locations, causing potential delays from 20 to 30 minutes up to one hour during the installation work. This project, on each of the two sections, would last for up to two-and-a-half to three months, depending on the length of the section in which the…
Without the need for any major capital investment projects during fiscal 2016-17, the Fern Valley Water District will make a substantial reduction in its unfunded balance for other post-employment employee benefits, e.g., retiree healthcare. The board reviewed a draft of its budget for fiscal 2016-17, which begins July 1, during its May 20 session. The…
