The PTA at Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School is holding a fundraiser at Osorio Brother’s in Rimforest on Jan. 23 from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Osorio Brother’s will donate 20 percent of all proceeds in that time to the MPH PTA. According to PTA President Angela...
Power Outages: Mountain News Reports on SCE Challenges
Over the past several days, we’ve heard from many concerned residents about Southern California Edison’s (SCE) power outages. Some of these outages drag on for more than a week and people are understandably frustrated, particularly our mountain communities, who rely...
Is food safe after a power outage?
The county’s Department of Public Health was at recent community resource events and had information on power outages and food safety. During a power outage, food in refrigerators – if not connected to a generator – can become hazardous and make you sick. Any food...
Brush up on local history
Are you curious about the history of the mountain communities? The Lake Arrowhead Friends of the Library are presenting a series of informal history talks on the third Thursdays of the month. Attendance is free. The first such talk was postponed due to the power...
Inspiration ‘amongst the trees’ — Sara Beers uses her creativity to bring light to the world
By Julianne Homokay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer From her self-professed “magic cabin” in Twin Peaks, Renaissance woman Sara Beers took her career in a new creative direction, writing and publishing her first children’s book, Amongst the Trees. As stated right...
Top real estate searches reveal what homebuyers want most this week
It’s really hard to read people’s minds. In a real estate marketplace as diverse as ours, trying to match up our current listings with potential buyers, and targeting the marketing to create the right appeal, can be a challenge. I find it useful to dive into search...
Churches step up to ‘recharge’ the community
By Mary-Justine Lanyon and Rhea-Frances Tetley Editor/Staff Writer A number of businesses – including two churches – stepped up during the power outages, inviting folks to come in, get warm and get recharged. The Lake Arrowhead Community Presbyterian Church...
LET’S GO HIKING – Lake Gregory Trail
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Crestline Length: 2.6-mile loop Elevation gain: 24 feet Challenge: easy The scenic shoreline pathway around Lake Gregory offers one of the mountains’ most enjoyable strolls. Because it’s wide and mostly...









