This aerial view on March 1 shows the devastation caused by the roof collapse at Goodwin & Sons Market. On March 3, Supervisor Dawn Rowe and County Fire Chief Dan Munsey visited with Mike Johnstone in front of Goodwin & Sons Market. By Julianne Homokay Special...
Caltrans District 8 announced on March 6 that they were able to open up certain highway routes to residents only, with no escorts, at 4 p.m. on that day. Included routes are SR-18 (48th in San Bernardino to Snow Valley), SR-38 (Mentone to Big Bear), 189 (entire...
Uncle Mott is singin’ the blues as he has been without power (so no heat) or Internet for more days than he can remember. Because of that, he’s unable to provide our readers with his pithy words this week. When services are restored, we will publish the column he...
Dear Sidney, I spend a lot of time driving. Many times my boyfriend texts me and I need to text him right back or he gets pretty crazy! Other times, my sister texts, or a friend, and I like to get right back to them. I only text really quick, but lots of times people...
Running low at the Magic 7. Erin, Magic 7's doyenne Friends outside the market. Kids are never deterred! Neighbors show what it means to rally By Julianne Homokay Special to The Alpine Mountaineer I met my BFF, Tony, in Los Angeles back in 2006. His employment...
The sign says it all. From baby food to soup to pasta, there was something for every taste and age at the food distribution in Twin Peaks. Sometimes all it takes is a bag of Cheetos! By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor’s note: Across the mountain, throughout what we are...
Members of the National Guard Rattlesnake strike team arrived on the mountain and were being outfitted with cold weather gear. According to Chief Dan Munsey of County Fire, they will be working with Cal Fire, removing snow from roofs, shoveling driveways, clearing...
Josh Luker wrote of his appreciation for his wife, Marley, who was quick to grab a shovel and help dig out their cars. A little post-shoveling fun. (Photos: Josh Luker) “I've seen a few posts from wives appreciating their husbands during this unprecedented time,” Josh...
