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More than a Pumpkin Patch
By Sam Markus • October 7, 2026At Family Farmers Pumpkin Patch Festival, Eric Jones and Cathy Genitempo have assembled the kind of place that makes you keep turning to whoever came with you and saying, “Wait. There’s more?” A pony ride. White bison. Cows. Chickens. A little piglet so adorable it seemed almost custom-designed. Gardens bursting with life. A striped tent…. -
Idyllwild Garden Club Garden of the Month: Double Take on Doubleview
By David Jerome • October 7, 2026Before you approach the breathtaking views of Inspiration Point, you’ll reach a knoll tucked away on your left at 52507 Doubleview. Dave Lillyholm’s mostly native and drought tolerant garden on the Banana Belt is a stone landscaped masterpiece with stunning views of the valley below. What’s compelling in bloom right now this late fall season…
Recent News
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Local veterinarian returns from working vacation in Zambia
In August, we noted that local veterinarian Lorraine Kassarjian was embarking on a working vacation in Zambia. Kassarjian was to join a group of…
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Newsom signs package of new election laws
On Sept. 19, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a package of laws intended to protect California’s elections, ballots and voters. Newsom signed into law 13…
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Dr. Tiffanie Tate seeks State Senate seat
Dr. Tiffanie Tate is seeking the California Senate’s District 32 seat. She is a Democrat seeking to unseat incumbent Sen. Kelly Seyarto, a Republican.…
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Seyarto seeks reelection to SD 32
Kelly Seyarto is seeking re-election to a second term representing California Senate District 32.. Seyarto lives in Murietta with his wife, Denise. Besides helping…
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Prop 43 wants two-thirds approval for voter tax initiatives
Proposition 43 would limit voters’ ability to pass voter-proposed local special taxes. It would raise the percentage of votes needed to approve such ballot…
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Idyllwild School honors Sonya Dravenstatt
Last week, Idyllwild School recognized Nutrition Manager Sonya Dravenstatt as an Employee of Excellence. She has been with the school for 25 years. “Sonya…
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Governor signs bill to separate Riverside County coroner
On Sept. 30, the last day possible, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1379, which requires the Riverside County Board of Supervisors to separate…
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What’s Taking Shape at the Help Center
Change can feel especially conspicuous in a smalltown. When an institution has been around longenough to become part of the landscape, even movinga rack…
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