Issue 10/01/2026
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Lake Arrowhead Woman Arrested in Home Remodeling Fraud.
Entered By: SBSD - Twin Peaks Sheriff's Department Entered On: Thursday July 23rd, 2026 :: 09:33 p.m. PDT Advisory: Lake Arrowhead Woman Arrested in Home Remodeling Fraud; Detectives Seek Additional Victims DATE/TIME: July 23, 2026, at 1:00 p.m., INCIDENT: PC 532(a) -...
Don’t let the new year go up in smoke
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer After the holidays, it’s time to take down the Christmas tree, pack up the lights and decorations and return your home’s decor back to the way it was. Unless you bought a potted live tree that you can plant in your yard, a cut,...
Vehicle plunges 100 feet off Highway 18
San Bernardino County Fire crews responded on July 19 to a report of a vehicle over the side of Highway 18 below Crestline. A passenger vehicle left the roadway at a turnout and plunged approximately 100 feet down steep mountain terrain, coming to rest on its side in...
Government
LAKE ARROWHEAD COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT: Rate study ordered – PFAS contract awarded
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Nearly three years ago, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1572, which prohibits the use of potable water to irrigate nonfunctional turf on commercial, industrial and institutional properties and in specified common areas. That law goes into...
Sheriff’s Log
Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. Big Bear resident arrested in 2006 murder of his wife On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020, at approximately...
Sheriff’s Log
Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. Highland Station focuses on the dangers of distracted driving On Sept. 20, the San Bernardino County...
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Financial Focus: Stay one step ahead of cybercriminals
Cybercriminals are after your money. They're getting smarter and increasingly using AI. But you can stay a step ahead. Scammers often troll for consumers; it's called phishing. Be cautious of unexpected emails, texts or calls. And verify requests through a...
Financial Focus: What does financial fulfillment actually feel like?
Feeling financially fulfilled means so much more than the number in your bank account. It's being able to take your family out to dinner without calculating whether you can afford it. It means sleeping soundly on a Sunday night, knowing that if the water heater gives...
Financial Focus: Simple budgeting tips that fit real life
To help you feel more in control of your money, consider a simple budgeting plan. An easy starting point is the 50/30/20 rule. Allocate about 50% of your income to needs such as housing and groceries, 30% to wants — like dining out and streaming services and 20% to...
Entertainment
Final Corks & Hops To Go Country
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Crestline’s final Corks & Hops craft beer and wine tasting event for 2026 is slated to kick off at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3 and wind down at 8 p.m. Ticket holders can sip, savor and stroll through both ends of town,...
Come visit with the artists
First Friday at The Lake House not only features the work of exceptional artists but also benefits local charities, who receive a portion of the proceeds. The First Friday ev ent on Oct. 2 will feature the work of three artists: painter Julie R. Evans, potter Kim T....
Remembering loved ones with a rose
Mountains Community Health will continue a long-standing mountain tradition with its annual Rose Memorial ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. in the Mountains Community Health rose garden. Sponsored by the MCH Auxiliary and Mountains Community...
Students share life-changing experiences
A Burger with a Purpose
The return of indoor pickleball
Deactivation bags available for medications
A Local Legend, lost: A tribute to Taylor Cole
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