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Local real estate market in September 2023: A shift toward balance
The real estate scene in September 2023 is telling an interesting tale, one that diverges from the national trends. Real estate, we must remember, is all about location, location, location. So, while the rest of the nation might be headed in one direction, our local...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Autumn Leaves /Against the Wind
Back in the day, when I was a little sprout in the OC, my pappy would get me out of bed at the crack of dawn to make me rake leaves after a Santa Ana windstorm. He would say something like, “Up and at ‘em,” which was an old Army saying. Well, I didn’t mind that so...
Music on the Mountain
Lake Gregory Market Night Concert (5-8 p.m.) Sept. 29 – Middle Aged Dad Bods SkyPark at Santa’s Village Tunes in the Trees (7-9 p.m.) Sept. 29 – Heart to Heart (Heart tribute)
Dear Sidney – 09/28/2023
I am a multi-hyphenate artistic type who writes stories, plays, songs, etc. Like many fellow artists, this doesn’t provide my main source of income. While it may not fill my coffers, my endeavors do lift my heart and spirit, turning the drudgery of everyday life into...
Are foreclosure properties on the horizon?
Have you heard the buzz about rising foreclosures in the housing market? Don't hit the panic button just yet! Chances are, you've come across headlines proclaiming a surge in foreclosures within today's real estate market. It's natural to have questions, especially if...
ARROWHEAD LAKE ASSOCIATION Lake level at historic high
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor In his report as interim general manager, Wayne Austin told the board and members of the Arrowhead Lake Association that the lake level stands at 5106.39 – just four inches below full. “There is no precedent for having the lake...
Where did the Lake Gregory water go?
By Dr. Ginger Gabriel Special to the Alpine Mountaineer When my friend Mary asked about the rapid drop in the Lake Gregory water level and wondered where the water went, I looked into it. The water released from the lake flowed out of Lake Gregory via the new...
