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Featured News

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

    By David Jerome • May 27, 2026
    The Idyllwild Master Chorale, under the direction of Dwight “Buzz” Holmes, will finish their fiftieth season with their Maytime Spring Jubilee at Stephens Recital Hall on the Idyllwild Arts Academy campus. The wide glass doors will be open to allow seating indoors or outdoors. The music will include settings of poems by Robert Frost by…
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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

    By JP Crumrine • May 27, 2026
    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 California. The State will be in partnership with Baby2Baby to help new mothers in the beginning of their child’s infancy. Beginning this summer, every newborn delivered in a participating California hospital…
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Recent News

  • 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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  • IWD sends wastewater plant contract to lawyers, lawsuit dismissed

    Idyllwild Water District General Manager Bill Rojas confirmed to the Town Crier that he has sent the contract for design of the replacement for…

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  • Nature Center event combines Arbor Day and Earth Day

    On Arbor Day, Friday April 24, volunteers from the Friends of the San Jacinto Mountain County Parks and Nature Center Site Supervisor Allison Fedrick…

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  • Final lecture of IAA Native American Arts series brings Cahuilla leaders and Idyllwild residents together for conversation on stewardship 

    The final installment of this year’s IAA Native American Arts programs Kabotie lectures brought six members of local tribes to the Krone Library for…

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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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