To help you feel more in control of your money, consider a simple budgeting plan. An easy starting point is the 50/30/20 rule. Allocate about 50% of your income to needs such as housing and groceries, 30% to wants — like dining out and streaming services and 20% to...
Ask the Realtor: Why are so many short-term rentals for sale in our mountain communities?
There’s an interesting conversation happening in one of our local Facebook groups: Why are so many short-term vacation rentals for sale? Great question. But I think there may be another question hiding underneath it: Are there actually “so many” or are we simply much...
Josh Nelson to bring jazz to San Bernardino
If you need even more jazz after last weekend’s Blue Jay Jazz Festival, head to the San Bernardino Valley College auditorium on Saturday, Sept. 5 for the fifth annual installment of the San Bernardino Symphony’s jazz ensemble concert series. Launched in 2021 by San...
Take possible bat exposures seriously
Mountains Community Health is reminding residents to use caution around bats and seek prompt medical guidance following any possible exposure. Bat-related visits occur every year, but the hospital is currently evaluating more patients than usual for possible...
Strawberry Canyon restoration effort gains support
The Save Our Forest Association (SOFA) has won a competitive California Wildlands Grassroots Fund environmental grant from the Rose Foundation for the restoration of Strawberry Creek and revitalization of the Strawberry Canyon ecosystem. This grant supports the...
Come visit with the artists
First Friday at The Lake House not only features the work of exceptional artists but also benefits local charities, who receive a portion of the proceeds. The First Friday event on Sept. 4 will feature the work of painters Debra Holladay and Kelly Lingel. A lifelong...
Arts & Entertainment Guide
Estate Planning: Moving abroad? Don’t forget your U.S. estate plan
Many Americans dream of retiring overseas or splitting their time between the United States and another country. Whether you're relocating permanently, becoming a dual resident or simply spending several months each year abroad, one important question often gets...
