By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Lake Arrowhead Mountain Communities Chamber of Commerce held their annual awards ceremony during the Step Into Success Power Breakfast at Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa last Thursday, April 9. The breakfast featured...
Town hall in Running Springs paves the way for civic involvement
By JULIANNE HOMOKAY Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Is this a familiar refrain in your house? “People are afraid to talk about their political standings,” said Diana Lee, the sheer force of nature behind the town hall meeting in Running Springs on Sunday,...
Financial Focus: Gen Z and retirement
For Gen Z workers, saving for retirement may feel out of reach. High-interest credit cards and student loan payments can drain a paycheck before the month even begins. With rising rents and higher everyday prices, there’s barely room for anything beyond the basics....
Nurturing the leaders of tomorrow
RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) is a three-day leadership conference for high school juniors. It is a reward for outstanding youth to further develop their leadership skills. This year Rotary District 5330 is holding two RYLA camps – one took place in March, one...
Time to step up and donate to scholarships
The Rim of the World Communities Scholarship Council has encouraged all Rim High School, Rim Virtual Academy and Mountain High School seniors to apply for community scholarships for college, trade or vocational schools, which may be used to help cover tuition, books...
Ask the realtor: How to get your closing costs paid without negotiating
Not many hopeful homebuyers realize there are legitimate—and surprisingly simple—ways to reduce or even eliminate some of the upfront costs associated with purchasing a home. Closing costs tend to be one of the biggest hurdles. They can feel like a moving target, and...
A Local Legend, lost: A tribute to Taylor Cole
By Katie Carlin Our friend, Taylor Cole, a resident of Crestline, California, was killed on Easter Sunday. According to police reports, he was riding his motorcycle on Highway 138 when an unidentified driver illegally crossed into his lane and struck him head on. As...
Corks & Hops on the horizon
By Rhea-Frances Tetley At the same time that the Crestline Chamber of Commerce is starting to make their plans for this year’s Jamboree Days, they are also setting their sights on Corks & Hops. The summer season of Corks & Hops will kick off on June 6....











