CRESTLINE THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Karaoke with Kimberly Drum 7-9pm Rim of the World Sports Bar (909-338-0557) (facebook.com/Rimoftheworld sportsbarlll) Karaoke 9pm-late Bear Claw Saloon (thebearclawsaloon.com) FRIDAY, JANUARY 10 Karaoke with Kimberly Drum...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Old Days
Hard to believe all of the excitement of the holiday season, just like the moon, is slowly waning. Gone are the cards and letters from distant relatives, the now empty boxes strewn across the floor, the agonizing parade of holiday season ads and Christmas carols, the...
Estate Planning – Will your kids be cared for as you wish? Not without proper planning
As parents, ensuring our children’s safety and future well-being is our top priority. We provide for them, nurture them and dream of their bright futures. But have you considered what would happen to them if you were no longer around? While it’s uncomfortable to think...
The Burnt Mill and Battle of Indian Hill
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The Serrano Indians (Yuhaaviatam tribe) are the indigenous people of these mountains. They have many legends of their creation, with the Eye of God rock outcropping and the hot springs in the Big Bear area being very sacred to...
Learning to set up a shelter
The recent Line Fire serves as a reminder to mountain residents and visitors that we can be subject to evacuation due to a wildfire. Sometimes, as in the case of the Line Fire, the evacuation order applies to just certain mountain communities. In that case, folks may...
Upcoming Events…
CRESTLINE Charity Dinner to Benefit Rose Smiley’s Legacy Fund: Sunday, Jan. 12, 3-8 p.m., Crestline Café. Enjoy the café’s regular menu while supporting the fund to keep Rose’s legacy alive. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to #JusticeForRose. Mardi Gras on...
Sheriff’s Log
Editor’s note: As the sheriff’s department is no longer providing their log of calls, the Alpine Mountaineer is compiling Nixle press releases for our readers. Big Bear deputies seize $200,000 worth of illegal mushrooms In December 2024, Big Bear Lake Multiple...
Feeding hope by distributing fresh produce
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Operation Provider – the nonprofit founded by Holland Lowe 35 years ago – distributes food to its clients two days a week: Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to 2 p.m. In addition, Lowe and her cadre of volunteers distribute turkeys and all...











