By Mary-Justine Lanyon It was hot. It was humid. It was amazing. “It” was the weather in Belize (see the sidebar for information on the country). And “it” was the medical mission trip 24 of us were on with HAFDRA (Humanitarian Aid for Development and Relief...
Lake Arrowhead chamber to celebrate 100 years
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce is holding a centennial celebration of the establishment of the chamber, along with their annual awards night, on April 22, 2025. The actual date the chamber held their first...
Rim Special Athletes complete winter snow activities
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Rim of the World Special Athletes held their last ski day on the slopes of Snow Valley with their veterans winter sport clinic. The veterans come from the San Diego area Veterans Administration. These skiing lessons are a...
Where is Belize?
Belize is a country on the northeastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east and Guatemala to the west and south. The Maya civilization spread into Belize between 1500 BC and AD 300 and flourished until about...
This teen was on a mission to provide better smiles
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor Lake Arrowhead resident Nolan Massey had just celebrated her 15th birthday. As part of her gift, her grandmother, Catherine Savich, took her to Belize to participate in the HAFDRA dental and medical clinics. The Rim High freshman...
Name that gift!
Kuffel Corner welcomed a new shop – L. Dubbs Engraving – on Saturday, April 5. Leda Dubbs can engrave your name or favorite saying on a variety of products, including but not limited to charcuterie boards, glasses, candles, magnets, keychains. She and her...
Ask the realtor — A dream lost – and found again
Every Thursday, real estate agents across our mountain communities participate in what’s called a broker tour. It’s a time when agents open their listings exclusively for other agents to preview – an opportunity to explore homes, exchange insights and connect with our...
The wait is over! — Tunes in the Trees schedule released
The very popular concert series at SkyPark at Santa’s Village will return on May 23 with Generation Idol, a Billy Idol tribute band. Concerts take place on Fridays from 7 to 9 p.m. with just a couple of exceptions. The concerts are included with day passes and annual...











