When a loved one passes away, families are often faced with the task of settling the decedent's affairs and transferring assets to beneficiaries. In California, this process generally occurs through either trust administration or probate. While both serve the purpose...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Armstrong
Last Saturday’s July 4th fireworks extravaganza in the sky, above Lake Gregory, marked the 57th anniversary of the first manned moon landing. I remember it like it was yesterday. Ground control to Major Tom. Commencing countdown, engines on. Check ignition and may...
Upcoming Events
BIG BEAR Big Bear Theatre Project: Creating Worlds Playwright Festival, Aug. 13-16. tick,tick…BOOM!, Oct. 15-25. A Ghost Story, Dec. 17-20. Big Bear Performing Arts Center. Tickets and more information, bigbeartheatreproject.org. BLUE JAY Craft Fair: Every Saturday,...
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.
Crestline home burns during Jamboree Days parade
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer On Saturday morning, July 4, a mid-morning fire began in the San Moritz area of Crestline as the the annual Jamboree Days parade was about to begin. The parade goers who lined Lake Drive noticed the black smoke arising from the...
Come dance the night away
On Saturday, July 25, Leisure Shores – the clubhouse for the Crest Forest Senior Citizens Club – will be rocking with the tunes of the 70s and 80s. Adults of all ages are invited to the club’s Disco Dancin’ Social, which will take place from 4 to 8:30 p.m. A sandwich...
Slow down for our wildlife
By Carrie Eskay Special to the Alpine Mountaineer On June 13, at approximately 12:30 p.m., a mother duck and her babies were crossing State Highway 173 at the Fremont intersection. It was a beautiful, sunny, well-lit Saturday. A large black vehicle did not slow...
Financial Focus: Small habits help shape a stronger financial future
Financial security doesn’t have to come from a big break or a high salary. Wealth is often built through small habits repeated many times over. If you’re young and just getting started, time is your advantage. Begin now with these five small habits that can help build...










