Good grief, Charlie Brown, I nearly blew out my eyeballs tryin’ ta read my Happy Birthday musing in the Aug. 13 edition of this newspaper. The letters were so tiny I had ta get out my magnifyin’ glass ta read the whole danged thing and a tape measure to make sure this...
Upcoming Events
BIG BEAR Big Bear Theatre Project: tick,tick…BOOM!, Oct. 15-25. A Ghost Story, Dec. 17-20. Big Bear Performing Arts Center. Tickets and more information, bigbeartheatreproject.org. BLUE JAY Craft Fair: Every Saturday, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., weather permitting, in the US...
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. Man arrested for child pornography and sexual contact with an animal On July 28, Deputy Julia Kozyr...
MCH board approves floating a bond
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor After careful consideration, the members of the Mountains Community Health board of directors unanimously approved placing a bond measure on the Nov. 3 ballot. But before they took the measure to a vote, CEO Mark Turner said he...
Run Through the Pines attracts over 400 runners
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer The 47th annual Run Through the Pines on Aug. 8 kicked off at 7:58 a.m. following an outstanding rendition of the National Anthem at the starting gate of the 2.7-mile loop around Lake Gregory. Overall winners in the men’s 10k race...
Financial Focus: Building your Child’s education fund, one brick at a time
College costs can feel overwhelming — four years at a public university run around $120,000 according to the College Board 2025. But you don't need a perfect plan to get started. There are savings accounts specifically to save for education. Many offer tax advantages...
Ask the realtor: Buyer’s agent vs. listing agent — Who really represents you?
I occasionally hear buyers say, “Why don’t I just call the listing agent? Maybe I’ll get a better deal.” There are situations where working with the listing agent can make sense. But if your primary reason is that you think you’ll automatically save money, it’s time...
Flute quintet charms their audience
By Mary-Justine Lanyon The sanctuary at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church was filled with flute music on Aug. 1 as The Whispering Winds – Rod Bailey, Lynette Vargyas Buschser, Dee Ogden, Theresa Ogden and Laura Haigh – played music ranging from Beethoven’s “Ode to...











