The U.S. Postal Service recently selected Peter Villalon to serve as the postmaster of the Lake Arrowhead post office. He joins the local postal team with more than 31 years of leadership experience and a commitment to excellent customer service in the community. “As...
Celebrating the mountain’s first Jiu-Jitsu tournament
The mountain’s first Jiu-Jitsu tournament – known as The King of Subs-Lake Arrowhead Open – lived up to its name on Nov. 15, packing the gym at Sandals Church in Lake Arrowhead with 87 competitors, hundreds of spectators and a full day of submission-only Jiu Jitsu....
‘Hand hygiene is critical’
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Washing your hands – simple hand hygiene – can help prevent infections. “Hand hygiene is critical,” says Emily Barnard, the infection prevention manager at Mountains Community Hospital (MCH). Her job is to ensure the hospital environment...
Theatre students bring energy and heart to latest production
By ELISE GRAY Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Rim of the World High School’s theatre department lit up the stage with a lively performance and an evening full of laughter, creativity and imaginative student talent. The student production featured a variety of...
Join Rim Ed on Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. This day of giving was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires...
Hospital Foundation welcomes Lori Newman to board of directors
Mountains Community Hospital Foundation is delighted to announce the appointment of Lori Newman to its board of directors. Lori and her husband, Eric, also a mountain native, have enjoyed part-time residency in Lake Arrowhead for the past 13 years and recently made...
Supper Club launches at LuluBelle’s
By ELISE GRAY Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Nestled along Pleasant Drive, LuluBelle’s Coffee House & Bakery has expanded its services into evening hours with the launch of its newest endeavor, Lucy’s Supper Club. Affectionately named after the owners’...
‘Holidays in the Pines’ will light up Crestline
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer After several months of getting ready, the Crestline Chamber of Commerce has many plans and events to create a fun and exciting environment for the upcoming holiday season in Top Town and in Lake Gregory Village. The plans...











