The Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council board has authorized assistance for those with downed trees and branches as a result of the winter storm, waiving the requirement for an abatement notice or insurance letter. To begin the request for assistance, fill out the form on...
Learn how you can lend a hand
Are you looking for something interesting and fulfilling to do with some of your spare time? The Association of Mountain Volunteer Organizations is giving you the opportunity to meet with representatives from two dozen volunteer groups so you can get involved with...
‘How do we turn negative energy around?’
Article and Photos By Mary-Justine Lanyon At a meeting called by the Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce, local business leaders gathered to share their experiences during the recent blizzard and its aftermath. “How do we overcome negative publicity...
Bringing a passion for spirits to the mountain
Article and photos By Mary-Justine Lanyon As a national brand ambassador for a couple of spirits companies, Nathan Hazard considered himself an educator. “I would educate consumers at tasting events, staffs at restaurants,” Hazard said. He would give them the...
Community egg hunt from April 1 to 15
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY - Staff Writer The Crestline Chamber of Commerce building has suffered severe damage from the series of recent storms. Heavy snow on the deck caused it to separate from the building and it fell to the ground. When that occurred, the deck hit and...
Taking on the tallest mountain in the world
By Mary-Justine Lanyon On April 2, mountain residents Jeff Rigney, Lori Semeniuk and Hugh Bialecki will set off on the adventure of a lifetime. They are flying first to Kathmandu in Nepal, where they will check their gear and pack for the trek from Lukla to the...
Jensen’s reopens its doors
By Julianne Homokay - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer It was a longer journey than Matt Zack, president of Jensen’s Foods, would have preferred, but on Monday, March 27 at 6:00 a.m., Jensen’s Foods in Blue Jay reopened its doors to customers. After the...
Debris Removal Continues at Goodwin’s
By Mike Harris - Special to The Alpine Mountaineer Editor’s note: This is the first of what will be ongoing reports about the rebuilding of Goodwin and Son’s Market. Demolition and debris removal at Goodwin’s Market is the number one priority right now, Mike...











