On Friday, Nov. 10, deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station responded to a report of criminal threats made by Brandon Byrd against employees at a Crestline bar. Byrd, a 40-year-old resident of Crestline, was a patron at the business, located in the 23800...
Welcome to Mountain Harmony
A year after opening Mountain Harmony, owner Miguel Torres celebrated his shop on Nov. 3 with a ribbon cutting sponsored by the Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce. Torres designs upcycled clothing, much of which can be worn in multiple ways. The shop, located at...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Starman
Whew, that was a close call! I’m talking, of course, about Asteroid Melpomene, which is 37 kilometers in diameter (3,320 feet, equal to about three-fifths of a mile) and passed within 533 miles of Earth on Oct. 30. Had it struck the Earth at 30,000 mph, it would have...
Upcoming Events… 11/16/2023
E-Bike Tours: Embrace the beauty of Crestline. Saturdays and Sundays: 10 a.m.-12 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. $75/person. Book at lakegregory.com/activities. Tap Classes: New classes began Saturday, Sept. 2, 10:30 a.m., Lake Arrowhead Dance Academy. With instructor James Miller...
Dear Sidney – 11/16/2023
I am a man teetering on the edge of two romances. I’ve been in love before and I know what I must have in a woman, what I need in a mate. I dread falling in love in vain with the wrong woman. How can I be sure if I give my heart to one that she will love me more than...
Unlocking homeownership: The power of assumable loans
In the ever-changing landscape of the real estate market, finding the perfect home and securing a mortgage can be a daunting task. But what if there's a hidden gem in the world of home financing that could make your dreams of homeownership more attainable? Enter the...
The pitfalls of DIY estate planning: Part 1
Are you considering online estate planning or "digital wills" services to save money and avoid costly attorney fees? Many websites, like LegalZoom, Rocket Lawyer, TrustandWill and FreeWill, offer DIY estate planning documents, making it seem like an easy and...
LET’S GO HIKING – Arrowhead Ridge
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 2.6-mile round trip Elevation gain: 344 feet Challenge: easy to moderate We’re back at Arrowhead Ridge, which “Let’s Go Hiking” visited in early September. The focus then was...
