By Mary-Justine Lanyon Imagine it’s 2033 and humans about to die can “upload” themselves into a virtual afterlife of their choosing. That’s the premise of Upload, an original comedy-drama on Amazon Prime. The show stars Lake Arrowhead resident Kevin Bigley as...
Estate Planning — Key 2025 estate planning updates in California
As we move into 2025, several important changes in estate planning laws at both the federal and California state level could impact your current plan. Staying up to date can help ensure your assets are protected and passed on according to your wishes. Here's what you...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott — Misheard Song Lyrics
Today I shall be delving into the world of homophony. No, it’s not what you think, homophones are merely words that sound like others but have different meanings. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I hear a song and, all of a sudden, I have to stop and think…wait...
Those Were The Days — The lumbering life of Francis (Frank) Talmadge
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Part 2 of 3 Francis (Frank) Talmadge led a life of adventure, hard work, financial success leaving a legacy impacting the mountain area into the middle of the 20th century. Talmadge worked in and helped others build their...
Upcoming Events
ARROWBEAR Summer Music Camp: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Choral and Jazz Improv sessions beginning in June. For dates and registration information, visit Arrowbear.com. CEDAR GLEN Rim Blue Star Moms: Fundraiser dinner, Tuesday, May 13, 4-9 p.m., RB’s...
Arts & Entertainment Guide
BLUE JAY SUNDAY, MAY 11 Artisan Faire & Brunch 10am-3pm Spade & Spatula (facebook.com/spadeandspatula) TUESDAY, MAY 13 Open Mic Night with Dale Fisher 6:30-9pm Dogwood Tavern (Instagram: @dogwood_tavern) CRESTLINE THURSDAY, MAY 8 Karaoke with...
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. This week there are no new releases from the mountain area or Highland.
LET’S GO HIKING — Will Abell Memorial Trail
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Lake Arrowhead Length: 4.6-mile loop Elevation gain: 422 feet Challenge: easy to semi-difficult When we visited Arrowhead Ridge in mid-March, its signature trail still bore signs of winter: snow, ice...











