By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The first historical promotion of the new historical society in 1986 was to print a 1987 calendar of photos with short historical captions. They are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year. The last two weeks of this column have...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Little Red Rooster
They say “April showers bring May flowers,” and we’ve already seen the daffydils bloom early this year. The tulips have come up profusely now too. But I fear this week’s light showers probably will make those dern weeds I’ve already spent a week whacking grow high...
Estate Planning – Estate vs. assets in California: What’s the difference and what gets paid first
When someone dies, families often have the same urgent questions: What happens to the house? Who gets the bank accounts? Do we have to pay debts first? In California, the answers often depend on understanding a basic but important distinction: Assets are not the same...
Upcoming Events
BLUE JAY Craft Fair: Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., weather permitting, in the US Bank parking lot on North Bay Road at Hwy 189, next to Grocery Outlet. Interested new vendors should talk with Chuck at the event. CRESTLINE Trout Derby: April 18, 7 a.m.-1:30...
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. Deputies patrol trails in Silverwood Lake and Lake Arrowhead to educate riders and enforce OHV laws On March...
Scenes from the No Kings Day rally in Crestline on Saturday, March 29, 2026
Middle school bands score at festival
The Beginning Band (pictured), Advanced Band and strings class from Mary Putnam Henck Intermediate School participated in a Southern California School Band and Orchestra Association (SCSBOA) Festival at Redlands High School on March 12. The Advanced Band, said Music...
Stuck in grief? Find joy again at ‘GriefShare’
By Dr. Ginger Gabriel Special to the Alpine Mountaineer “My journey through grief was a lot more difficult than I had thought it would be,” confided Susan to the group gathered for the first session of GriefShare. “That’s why I’m here.” Laura had not planned on...











