The heat wave in Southern California is expected to continue after inland communities experienced record temperatures. The ...

An earthquake at 5:43 a.m. Wednesday was centered 7 miles south of Idyllwild and 15 miles southwest of Palm Springs.

Idyllwild has an unusual political tradition: Its mayor cannot be human. Here's how this California mountain town came to be governed by a golden retriever.

Mayor Max, the beloved canine leader of the town of Idyllwild, California, has passed away at age 9. Known for his friendly golden retriever face around town and beyond, Mayor Max rose to stardom ...

Idyllwild did have one short-lived and failed attempt as a ski destination. Back in 1946, a man named Jules Berkeley bought a swath of land near Idyllwild and built Hidden Lodge, envisioned as a ...

Idyllwild Bake Shop & Brew, in the heart of town, trimmed a staff of 13 to six. Paul and Katie White have taken second jobs, he in construction and she as a bank teller, to make ends meet and ...

Why Idyllwild, a Town With a Dog as Mayor, Is Drawing Hollywood Home Buyers The increasingly popular full-time and vacation-home location appeals to creatives looking to escape city life and ...

This summer the town of Idyllwild barely, and I mean barely, escaped the devastating Cranston Fire. I took a ride up the hill to give the community some love and discover some new mountaintop gems ...

Idyllwild saw its first measurable snowfall of year early Wednesday morning, which could draw some locals to the mountains. An overnight storm brought freezing temperatures and precipitation to ...

Patrick Reitz has served as Idyllwild Fire Chief since 2012 and said, since there is no city council, community members consider Idyllwild Fire the town’s de facto government. “The reality of ...

A mountaintop home in Idyllwild’s gated community of Tahquitz Shadow Estates is on the market for $1.949 million. Nestled on just under 30 acres, the multi-level contemporary retreat is one of ...

Idyllwild also supports Native artists during a summer Native American arts festival. Like other events affected by the pandemic, last year's festival went online, featuring presentations by ...