Idyllwild, California, has a unique political landscape with Mayor Max III, a golden retriever, leading the town. Continuing ...

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A golden retriever named Max. He’s been the town’s official “Mayor Max III” since 2022, and his popularity is undeniable.

Idyllwild sits in the San Jacinto Mountains, and its population has doubled in the past 40 years to about 5,000. Murrieta and ...

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This squirrel has mastered the art of tree-trunk parkour and clearly has places to be. Nature’s own FedEx delivery system. Photo credit: Corey Seeman Speaking of utilities, Idyllwild’s climate offers ...