Over the past year, many homebuyers have been watching interest rates closely, waiting for the “perfect” time to enter the market. The hope was simple: rates would drop and, with them, monthly payments would follow. But the reality has been more complicated. Instead...
Smokey Bear turns 81
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Smokey’s Bear’s 81st birthday party, held at the Mountain History Museum on Aug. 3, was attended by almost 200 people. Fifty kids did the museum scavenger hunt, winning prizes. The cake, popcorn and lemonade party was enjoyed on...
Making the forest healthier and more fire safe
When Chief Daniel Munsey of the San Bernardino County Fire Department wanted to create a Forestry Fuels Management unit within the department, he knew just who to call. “Chief Munsey wants County Fire to help improve both the county’s interaction and its participation...
Hope for the unhoused
One of the greatest challenges for those who are unhoused on the mountain is where to take a shower. That challenge is now being met through the generosity of St. Richard’s Episcopal Church. They are offering the use of their showers for the homeless on Tuesday...
Arts & Entertainment Guide
CRESTLINE THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 ----------------------------------- Karaoke with Kimberly Drum 7-9pm Rim of the World Sports Bar (909-338-0557) (facebook.com/Rimoftheworldsportsbarlll) Acoustic Punk with Steve Devotion live in the bar 7pm Stockade Grub & Whiskey...
Estate Planning: Why estate planning needs to include IVF and genetic material
Estate planning has long focused on financial matters – who inherits what, how much goes to whom and under what restrictions. But beginning in the 1960s, estate planning expanded to include personal choices, such as medical treatment preferences and funeral wishes....
Those Were The Days: The evolution of Green Valley to Green Valley Lake
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The Green Valley Tollhouse and Hotel was built by Bear Valley Wagon Toll Road builders Gus Knight Jr. and brother-in-law J.R. Metcalf. They hired George and Demaris Tillitt in 1903 to operate the tollhouse and maintain the dirt...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Woodstock
Dagnabit (‘scuse me fer cussin’, Mom), I missed the Woodstock Music and Art Festival again. First time was Aug. 15-18, 1969, 56 years ago, on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, N.Y. Seems I missed it again on Aug. 16, when Green Valley Lake again celebrated its annual...











