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  • Ping Pong Winter Tournament this Saturday ; ICC Volleyball and Basketball Leagues Continue

    By Johnny Wilson • February 27, 2026
    Adult Volleyball The eight teams of the ICC Adult Volleyball League return this week to Buckhorn Camp’s Peace Center gymnasium to pick up where they left off. Idyllwild Garage (8-0) and Village Hardware (7-1) look to continue their winning streaks in the second half of the season, while the battle continue in the middle of…
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  • Black History Concert at Idyllwild Arts: Jazz as democracy

    By David Jerome • February 27, 2026
    The Idyllwild Arts Academy Black History Concert on Saturday, February 21, was one to remember. The event began ahead of schedule when early arrivals to Lowman Hall were surprised by the entry of jazz program students in marching band garb performing “When the Saints Go Marching In” in New Orleans second line style. They led…
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Recent News

  • Camp Ronald McDonald visit

    The Town Crier recently visited Camp Ronald McDonald in Garner Valley to talk to Chad Edwards, Camp Director, and Preston Jones, Operations Director. Last…

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  • Idyllwild Community Fund opens grant application period

    The Idyllwild Community Fund has announced that they will be accepting grant applications from March 2 to April 13. The ICF helps fund local…

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  • IWD board interviews lone candidate for open seat

    Only one candidate has stepped forward for the empty seat on the Idyllwild Water Board of Directors. John Stamper, who also submitted a letter…

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  • IWD still seeking responses to income survey, reassures that data will be anonymous, not shared with district

    The February meeting of IWD’s board included an interview with the lone applicant for the seat left vacant after Director’s Wendy Harsha’s resignation. That…

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  • Wooden cabin surrounded by lush forest in Rize, Turkey, captured during daytime.

    County announces open application period for Short Term Rental certificates

    The county has announced an open period for applications for Short Term Rental Certificates in Idyllwild and the Temecula Wine Country. The period will…

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  • Close-up of takeout box with noodles, chicken, and pork, held in hands.

    Bamboo Bear Idyllwild offers Asian fusion take out

    The Town Crier spoke with Jennifer Fey about her new take-out restaurant in the Fort, Bamboo Bear. When we first visited in late January,…

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  • Registrar of Voters discusses recent and future elections with Supervisors

    At its Feb. 10 meeting, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors received a presentation on preparation for the June 2026 Primary Election and an…

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  • FVWD GM discusses potential pipeline leaks and future rate study

    In a brief meeting, the Fern Valley Water District Board of Directors heard General Manager Victor Jimenez discuss current and future projects. With a…

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  • FOR RENT

    FOR RENT Furnished studio with kitchen essentials, washer/dryer. $850 per month. (608) 293-0374

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  • FOR RENT

    Furnished studio with kitchen essentials, washer/dryer. $850 per month. (608) 293-0374

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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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  • Thank You

    THANK YOU to the kind person who turned in my change purse to the Idyllwild Pharmacy. Great sentimental value. Thank you! Charlie Anthony

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