Mountains Community Hospital’s Rural Health Clinic has received a 5-Star patient experience rating through the National Rural Rating System, based on patient feedback and established evaluation criteria. While the clinic is honored by the recognition, leadership and...
Arts & Entertainment Guide
CRESTLINE THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 ----------------------------------- Karaoke with Kimberly Drum 8pm-late Rim of the World Sports Bar (909-338-0557) (facebook.com/Rimoftheworldsportsbarlll) Karaoke 9pm-late Bear Claw Saloon (thebearclawsaloon.com) FRIDAY, JANUARY 9...
Those Were The Days: Deep Creek Cutoff cuts off Green Valley
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian The dedication of the Rim of the World Drive in the San Bernardino Mountains in 1915 opened mountain access by motorized auto traffic on compacted dirt roads. The eastern end of the road had formerly been the Metcalf and...
Estate Planning: How much should a family trustee be paid in California?
Serving as a family trustee is often described as an “honor” but, in reality, it is also a demanding legal job. A trustee is responsible for managing trust assets, following the instructions in the trust document, communicating with beneficiaries, keeping detailed...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Time
Now that the holidays have passed us by, it’s time to climb into my Time Machine and transport myself into the future. Don’t worry, I’ll be back again someday. Perhaps we’ll all meet again someday. Let’s see now, how do I strap myself in? I sure wouldn’t want to go...
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 Chili Cook-Off: Jan. 23, 11:30 a.m.,...
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 local OHV trails On Dec. 21, 2025, two deputies from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station...
Get ready to go jump in the lake
Jumpers, anxious to jump into the freezing cold waters of Lake Arrowhead on Feb. 7 are already signing up to take part in the 17th annual PolaRotary Bear Plunge. More than 145 jumpers are expected to take the annual plunge with hundreds of observers cheering them on....











