Those Were The Days: Significant events in April in the mountains, Part Two
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian They say April showers bring May flowers, reflecting the fact that April is the month of seasonal change. Historically up here, April often witnessed new projects beginning, as the snows of winter diminished and the flowers began to...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Johnny’s Garden
It’s that time of the year when we need to start making your home and mine safe from the ravages of a wildfire. which could occur at any moment now that weeds and chaparral have grown taller than an elephants eye due to the recent heavily wet storms followed by heat...
Estate Planning – I’m the trustee and agent – Why do I still need a conservatorship?
It is a common and frustrating situation. You’ve done everything right: Your parent created a trust, named you as trustee and signed a power of attorney naming you as their agent. Then your parent becomes incapacitated and suddenly you’re told you may need to go to...
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. Four charged with robbery On Monday, April 20, at approximately 10:17 a.m., Highland deputies responded to a...
Groovin’ this Sunday
This Sunday, May 3, the Blue Jay Jazz Foundation begins its festival season with Jazz Comes Home at the San Moritz Lodge. The fundraising concert is anchored by the Groovin’ Greg Solman Group. Crestline resident Greg and his quintet will bring the soulful sounds of...
It’s locals day at SkyPark
If you have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to go to SkyPark at Santa’s Village, that time has come. Friday, May 8 is locals day at the adventure park. Mountain residents with proof of residency from Crestline to Big Bear will be admitted free of charge on...
