Now that Christmas has come and gone, like Boxing Day…No, it’s not a day set aside to honor Muhammad (“I am the Greatest”)Ali; it’s a day set aside to get rid of all of the unsightly, leftover Christmas gift boxes strewn throughout the stately Motley Manor. In the...
Protect your family’s safety net: Setting up your life insurance policy correctly
A solid estate plan ensures you enjoy life while safeguarding your loved ones' future when you're no longer there. Life insurance is a vital part of this plan, but its effectiveness depends on how it’s structured. Choosing the right beneficiaries is crucial to avoid...
Counting those without a home
For the past several years, the Mountain Homeless Coalition has led the effort to count those who are homeless on the mountain as part of the national Point-in-Time count. This year’s count will take place on Jan. 23. HUD (Housing and Urban Development) requires an...
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...
Making spirits brighter
Christmas was a lot brighter for 32 families who participated in the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station’s annual Christmas for Families on Dec. 20. The sheriff’s station thanked Faith Electric “for their generous support of local families. Their team brought in personalized...
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. Traffic stop leads to arrest for drug possession and prior convictions On Nov. 5, 2024, California voters...
Financial Focus – Are your protection plans in place?
Between your family, your finances, your independence and your legacy, you’ve got a lot to protect – so it's important to have protection plans in place. Let’s look at these areas of need and some possible protection solutions: • Protecting your income – An injury or...
LET’S GO HIKING – Exploration Trail: Lower
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Running Springs/Arrowbear Length: 4.6 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 732 feet Challenge: moderate to semi-difficult Here’s another hiking destination with a long name: Children’s Forest Exploration Trail. In...











