Those Were The Days: Logging wagon embodies tradition in Twin Peaks
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian In September of 1962, John Dexter had just completed a two-month restoration of a historic logging wagon and he donated it to the Twin Peaks community, where he had deep family roots. It was at the urging of the Worthwhile Club...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: The Taxman Cometh
It’s that time of the year, that dreaded time of the year again, when the tax man comes knock, knock, knocking at your door. Let me tell you how it will be, here’s one for you, nineteen for me, cause I’m the Taxman, yeah, I’m the Taxman. (The Beatles, 1966) It’s a...
Estate Planning: Why you still need a will and power of attorney even if you have a trust
A revocable living trust is one of the most effective estate planning tools in California. It allows your assets to avoid probate, provides for smooth management during incapacity and ensures an efficient distribution after death. However, having a trust alone does...
Upcoming Events
BIG BEAR Big Bear Theatre Project: On Golden Pond, June 18-28. 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. ...
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. Deceased man found in roadway in Wonder Valley On Friday, April 10, 2026, at 9:48 a.m., a citizen was...
April Crest Forest MAC meeting addresses community needs and concerns
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) met in Crestline on Tuesday April 7th at 6:30 p.m. Council members attending were Sara Green, Tel Pressler, and Steve Garcia. The first to speak to the filled audience in the...
210 Project to Ease Congestion
It’s been a long time coming. Some would say it is overdue. The issue of the traffic congestion on the off-ramp to Waterman Avenue from the 210 eastbound has been raised at Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council meetings over the years. The off-ramp currently...
