By Dr. Dinelli Monson Chief Medical Officer, UnitedHealthcare of California California moved up two slots from 26 to 24 in this year’s America’s Health Ranking Report produced by the United Health Foundation. America’s Health Rankings is the longest running...
Arts & Entertainment Guide
CRESTLINE THURSDAY, JANUARY 22 ------------------------------------ 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) Acoustic Punk with...
Those Were The Days: Professor William Stephen, the Bard of Strawberry Flat
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Professor “Uncle” Billy Stephen was a personality who lived and entertained vacationers and full-time residents alike in the mountains around the turn of the 20th century. The title of “Uncle” bestowed upon him by visitors and locals...
Estate Planning: Love isn’t legal authority — What California couples must plan for
Many couples in California build full lives together without getting married. They share homes, finances and long-term plans, often assuming that commitment alone creates legal protection. Unfortunately, California law does not work that way. Marriage and registered...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: I Love a Rainy Night
Some folks never tire of complaining about the rain. They complain when there’s not enough, and they complain again when we finally get some and they want it to stop. I call them “Complainers.” Yes, we’ve had more than our fair share of precipitation in the last few...
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. This week there are no new releases from the mountain area or Highland.
Crestline Jamboree Days is off to its most memorable year yet
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer “Purple Mountains Majesty” is the theme for this year’s Jamboree Days in Crestline. The first meeting of the year, to get ready for the July 3 and 4th parade and fireworks extravaganza, was held at the Crestline Chamber of...











