I know you’re gonna think I’m crazy (many people already do), but did you know that you can rent a goat, or even a herd of goats, to rid your property of weeds and brush? It’s true, there’s a company in San Diego that will rent you a herd of goats to create defensible...
Dear Sydney,
My husband of 45 years has me upset over his unreasonable demand to move down the mountain into an old folks home in Redlands. He wants me to give up my cabin in the woods, sell my furniture and all my trinkets and treasures, and live with him in a one-bedroom...
BREAKING NEWS – Norco Man arrested in Line Fire arson
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Detectives from the Sheriff’s Highland Station, in collaboration with Cal Fire investigators, identified Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34 of Norco, as the suspect who started the Line Fire in the area of Baseline Road and Alpin Street in...
Line Fire Emergency – Message from Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
Dear Neighbors, In an effort to keep you informed, Cal Fire has released the following information about the Line Fire and evacuation warnings in the City of Highland and the Mountain Communities. As of writing this email the Line Fire is estimated at 17,459 acres....
Line Fire, Highland, CA
The Line Fire was reported on September 5th at 6pm, it started in the City of Highland, California and is now burning on the San Bernardino NF in the Plunge Creek area. It started with 172 acres with 0% contained.
Supervisors give go-ahead for Lake Gregory sediment management project
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Without fanfare or comment, the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 20 approved the Lake Gregory Regional Park’s sitewide sediment management project and authorized the director of Public Works - Special...
Sprucing up the grounds at VOE
By Mary-Justine Lanyon The grounds at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School have been known for years for their gardens. Over the past year, community member Karina Lewis has been volunteering in the garden, something she plans to keep doing. “I am a student at Cal...
Hwy 18 to be closed
Caltrans has issued a notice to mountain motorists that the Burnt Mill maintenance crews will be conducting a crack seal operation on Highway 18 from Monday, Sept. 9 to Thursday, Sept. 12. The work, which will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. will necessitate a...











