By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Voting boxes were placed around town on June 1 for the annual Crestline Grand Poobah contest. This fun event’s purpose is to raise funds for the annual Jamboree Days fireworks fund. The amount raised will be split 50/50 with the...
Estate planning before you travel: Why it’s critically important
Vacations can be the perfect opportunity to relax, disconnect from work and responsibilities, and enjoy the company of your spouse, partner, kids or friends. But before you head off on your next getaway, there’s something else you should consider doing that might not...
Rewarding students’ commitment and hard work
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Seventy-four members of the Rim of the World High School Class of 2024 received scholarships at the annual awards night, held in the Performing Arts Center on May 20. “This is my favorite event,” Principal Brian Willemse told the graduands. He...
Subaru shares the love with the Boys & Girls Club
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer For the 10th consecutive year, the Boys & Girls Club of the Mountain Communities has received a donation from Subaru of San Bernardino. At a ceremony held at Subaru of San Bernardino on Thursday, May 23, Marcy Vega, CEO of the...
The hawk takes flight
By Mary-Justine Lanyon When the PTA at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School wanted to have a mural created on the school’s wall, they turned to Wes Abarca. Abarca has created a number of murals on the mountain, including one at Mountain High School, in his...
CREST FOREST MUNICIAL ADVISORY COUNCIL – Fire abatement information dominates MAC meeting
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Learning about the importance of fire clearances and new ways to get them done was the focus of the Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting for May. Lake Arrowhead will get an updated version of these fire clearance...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Highway to Hell
Back in the spring of 2021, Caltrans, in the interest of public safety, decided to close forever the dirt segment of Highway 173 between Lake Arrowhead and Hesperia. Having driven this winding, one-lane, washboard route with no guardrails on several occasions prior to...
Dear Sidney – 05/30/2024
Is it normal for a person a mere 76 years old to want to sleep in daily, especially when the fog brings a chill over the horizon? Is the mountain itself, as magical as it is, settling my spirit into a pathetic resolve? I’m trying to say that, suddenly in the...








