In my 40 years living, working and volunteering on the mountain, among the many outstanding citizens I have encountered one stands out. Local businessman Dr. Hugh Bialecki, president of Save Our Forest Association (SOFA), has managed to successfully challenge THREE...
New registration and waiting area is now open
Mountains Community Hospital is thrilled to announce the grand opening of their brand-new registration and waiting area. The area was specially designed to make patients’ visit even more convenient and comfortable. As of Nov. 1, the facility began welcoming patients...
Into the world of theater: Rim High’s Nightfall play
By Diane Zhang Special to the Alpine Mountaineer "Lights 9, go!" Light spills onto a darkened figure onstage, cradling a flickering candle. The figure is none other than Rim High senior Joshua (Josh) Jozens, the actor playing the main role of Edgar Allan Poe....
Rebuilding Day deadline extended
By Tim Clarke Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities If you missed this year’s deadline for Rebuilding Day 2024, your Rebuilding Together Mountain Communities board has extended the deadline to Nov. 30. If you need help with those minor repairs around your...
Temecula Valley visitors explore mountain flora
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Members of the Temecula Valley Native Plant Network took the “Mountain Meadows and Beyond” field trip on Thursday, Nov. 9. These interested visitors paid a visit to the San Bernardino Mountains for the day, touring the...
Sheriff’s Log
October 31, 2023 CRL (Tow Request) Zurich Dr/Zell Ct – Deputy conducted a traffic enforcement stop on the vehicle for expired registration – driver was found to have a valid driver’s license, but having expired registration under another name, no pink slip and...
CREST FOREST MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL – Mountain High receives high marks
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer At the Nov. 7 Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council meeting, special presentations were given by the Alterra group, who now own Snow Valley, and Southern California Edison. Alterra purchased Snow Valley last January and...
Out-of-area firewood could kill the forest
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Now that fall’s cooler nights have arrived, many mountain residents are thinking about stocking up on firewood for their fireplaces for winter. There are many choices when buying a cord of firewood – hard or soft wood, seasoned or...
