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Living Free to recognize local animal rescuers at Hoedown fundraiser for local veterinary clinic
By Town Crier Contributor • October 14, 2026At its Saturday, Oct. 24 Hoedown Event at The Rustic Theatre, Living Free Animal Sanctuary – California’s first “no-kill” animal sanctuary – will honor Idyllwild residents who have repeatedly put their lives on hold (and sometimes at risk) to come to the aid of animals in danger. They will be presenting the rescuers with their… -
Sheriff’s officials address license plate camera concerns at Idyllwild meeting
By David Jerome • October 14, 2026Two high-ranking officers from Riverside Sheriff’s Office came to the Idyllwild Library on Sept. 19 at the invitation of Idyllwild Indivisible to speak to an audience of mostly skeptical locals about RSO’s use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras. They were Walter Mendez, Captain of RSO’s Hemet Station, and Chief Deputy Ken Reichle. Mendez…
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A little history: Beavers and the people who love them
A recent Beast Briefs item mentioned Mountain Mike’s account of Ernie Maxwell’s effort to introduce beavers into the local high country. There does not…
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Trail of the Acorn brings Cahuilla history to life
Indigenous Peoples Day was celebrated at the Idyllwild Nature Center on Saturday, Oct. 10, as members of the Cahuilla shared their culture with locals…
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The Long View: Idyllwild for the ages
Looking back to the beginnings of Idyllwild, we can see certain threads and tensions that have always been here. The values of a quiet,…
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Opinion: “Re-Imagining” the Thrift Store
We’re finally getting a glimpse of what the Help Center Board of Directors has in mind. We as a community need to speak up.…
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A Fresh Start
The autumn rains can be a bit sobering. You know they’re coming, yet somehow they still manage to sweep in unexpectedly, bringing a healthy…
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Historic El Niño on its way: Heat and rain already here
When Southern Californians (especially Hill residents and visitors) think about the consequences of an El Niño, precipitation – snow – is the image. But…
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Local propositions put transportation and schools on ballot
In addition to 14 statewide propositions on the ballot, Hill voters will have two local propositions. One is for the Riverside County Transportation is…
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Sheriff’s Oversight Committee plans public sessions
In July, the County Supervisors approved the creation of an ad hoc committee to evaluate advisory and oversight options related to the Riverside County…
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