The excitement is electrifying as the fun-filled weekend of Anza Days approaches June 28-30. For the last 87 years, the action-packed event has been a festive part of the community and its history that is put on by civic organizations and their many volunteers.Since the Anza Lions Club took over the event organization in 1976, the celebration has developed...
Mountain residents should prepare accordingly
According to statistics, California wildfires have become more destructive and deadlier than in the past. The threat of out-of-control blazes is more prevalent throughout the state and even the calendar year. Many of these fires have been ignited by electrical structures owned and maintained by utility companies.This overall pattern has prompted state officials to take...
Summertime at the Anza Valley Library is a season of education disguised as fun and games for school-age children. The Summer Reading Program is offered free of charge and accompanied by library staff.Starting Saturdays, June 22, June 29, July 13 and July 20, from 11 a.m. to noon, the library will present their Crafts and Book Talk lineup. The activity is designed...
Idyllwild and Pine Cove residents filled the Idyllwild K-8 School gymnasium Thursday, June 13, to learn Caltrans will open Highway 74 from Hemet to Mountain Center under escort every weekend from 4 a.m. to midnight through Labor Day to help the town’s ailing economy.By a raise of hands, the change was decided by a majority of the residents attending...
It’s not too late to participate in the annual Miss Anza Days Contest scheduled for Saturday, June 22, in the gazebo in Minor Park beginning at 6 p.m. The Anza Days committee is still accepting applicants for the contest held every year the week before Anza Days.Entries will be accepted up until the start of the event, but early...