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  • Gun fight on Highway 74 ends in fatality
    By David Jerome • June 4, 2026
    Many local residents had a hard time getting home from Palm Desert on Tuesday afternoon, when an estimated 20 minute delay for construction turned into a hard closure until after midnight, as Highway 74 between Pinyon Crest and Highway 371 became a crime scene. One reader tells us that they saw a tow truck attempt…
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  • Preliminary results from June 2 Primary Election
    By David Jerome • June 4, 2026
    On the evening of Thursday, June 4, with about 60% of the ballots counted, the California Secretary of State’s election result portal (electionresults.sos.ca.gov) was reporting the following results from the June 2 primary election voting:   The likely contests that voters will see in November are:   Governor: Steve Hilton vs Xavier Becerra  US Congress: Jim Desmond vs Marni von Wilpert  State Assembly: Greg Wallis vs…
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Recent News

  • Benefit Dinner Planned for Injured Idyllwild Mother-to-Be Cammi Sue Mason-Chapman

    The Idyllwild community is coming together to support local resident Cammi Sue Mason-Chapman after a serious head-on collision on Highway 74 left her with…

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  • Idyllwild Master Chorale concludes 50th season with Maytime Spring Jubilee

    The Idyllwild Master Chorale, under the direction of Dwight “Buzz” Holmes, will finish their fiftieth season with their Maytime Spring Jubilee at Stephens Recital…

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  • Cute baby lying on a green couch surrounded by diapers and baby care items

    State to begin giving diapers to new mothers

    On May 8, just before Mother’s Day, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a first-in-the-nation program to provide free diapers to all new babies born in…

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  • June 2 Primary Election Candidate Interviews

    Our Correspondent and news editor JP Crumrine requested interviews with the candidates who will appear on the June 2 primary ballot. Many agreed. The…

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  • Couple recall 2001 rescue, first by RSO high altitude helicopter

    A Hermosa Beach Couple visited our office this week to tell us about a 2001 hike with their two golden retrievers that ended with…

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  • Two outages leave hill without power Wednesday May 13

    The entire Idyllwild and Pine Cove area, as well as parts of Mountain Center, were without electricity starting just after noon on Wednesday, May…

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  • Idyllwild Phenomena: The Dog Hierarchy

    There is a social structure in Idyllwild that operates just beneath the surface. It is not widely recognized, but it is quietly enforced. At…

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  • Lily’s opens new chapter of Fern Valley Corners dining

    The owners of Lily’s, David and Jennifer Bradish provided an update after their grand opening on April 23. Lily’s is a complete reimagining of…

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Classifieds

  • HELP WANTED

    NECESARIO, UN AYUDANTE hacer paquetes de leña que vendo en mi tienda. Pago $2 por cada uno hecho. Horarios flexibles. Mountain Mike (951) 303-4666

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  • Trailer for sale and land lease

    1961 Boles Aero Estrellita, located in Mt. Center on 460 acres of Mt. top views, pines and meadows. Asking price $28,000. Year-round getaway, no permanent living. $100/month land rent. Details call: (760) 443-3300 or email houseofborregosprs@sbcglobal.net

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  • FOR RENT

    900 sq. ft. loft, studio apartment, in the  village, partially furnished, full kitchen, gas stove and heat, wood stove, dinette, tub and shower, extra storage area outside, parking, $1,300 mo, $1,000 deposit. (951) 966-1094, (951) 966-4618. Refs required.

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  • For Rent

    Charming/updated quiet 1 bed house Furnished. Laundry and carport included. Walking distance to town, Fern Valley. $1,700. emueller@san.rr.com

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