Because estate planning involves actively thinking about and planning for frightening topics like death, old age and crippling disability, many people put it off or simply ignore it altogether until it’s too late. Sadly, this unwillingness to face reality often...
Counting those who are unhoused
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Sixteen volunteers set out in teams of two on Thursday, Jan. 25 to count people on the mountain who find themselves unhoused. The volunteers had received in-person training for the Point in Time Count on Jan. 16. In the training, they learned...
Director sought for Rec and Park board
A vacancy on the board of directors of the Rim of the World Recreation and Park District for Division 2 occurred on Jan. 31, 2024. Per Government Code §1780 this vacancy must be filled by appointment on or before March 31, 2024. Requirements for this position are that...
Sheriff’s Log – 01/02/2024
January 16, 2024 CRL (Warrant Arrest) Crestline Rd/S State Hwy 138 – Vehicle stopped for out lights - registration check showed driver had a $1,000.00 warrant - citation issued for warrant and for expired registration LAA (Burglary) Lakes Edge Rd – Sometime between...
Crestline man found deceased near Mormon Monument
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer On Saturday, Jan. 20, deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station were dispatched to a Crestline residence to follow up on a report of a missing person whose family hadn’t seen or heard from him since Sunday, Jan. 16. The body of...
Running Springs man arrested for fraud
Deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff's Station received several related reports of financial theft from victims who hired Edwin Rogers, 38 of Running Springs, for light residential construction work. Rogers operated his business under the names of Grizzly Management...
Celebrating senior athletes
By Diane Zhang Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Time flies by when you’re having fun – the Rim High varsity girls soccer team knows that feeling well. “For me, soccer has always been a kind of escape. I’m motivated by my teammates and the idea of leaving behind...
Recent series of earthquakes may be cause for concern
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer For the second time this month, the San Bernardino Valley, as well as the mountain communities and much of Southern California, was rattled by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck a mile-and-a-half from downtown San Bernardino at...
