The day your home listing expires without a sale is quietly devastating. You’ve cleaned, staged, shown, waited, hoped—and then the sign comes down. No offer. No closing. Just exhaustion. That’s usually when sellers say they want to “give it a break.” But here’s the...
An observation about the VA disability investigation
By Mike Brewer Special to the Alpine Mountaineer With a lifelong bent for objectivity and back story truth, I would like to offer some perspective on the Veterans Administration fraud investigations. These are tumultuous times and the myriad of lobbyists and message...
High school seniors invited to apply for funds
Southern California Edison is inviting high school seniors to apply for one of their scholarship awards, which can total $50,000 over four years. SCE will award up to 30 of these awards to students to help them pursue their passion in science, technology, engineering...
Assessing your home for wildfire vulnerabilities
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Since 2014, the Mountain Rim Fire Safe Council has applied for and received grants to help “in a reactive mode – after you get a notice.” That’s what Laura Dyberg, the Council’s president and CEO, said as she announced the formation of a...
Arts & Entertainment Guide
CRESTLINE THURSDAY, JANUARY 15 ------------------------------------ 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 16...
Those Were The Days: Snow prompts creation of High Gear Road
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Snowstorms are the exact reason why the Rim of the World High Gear Road, when it was reconstructed in the late 1920s to mid-1930s, was relocated onto the south face of the mountain. It was built there to allow the snow to melt...
Estate Planning: Working with the right lawyer — Why it matters to your loved ones
When someone you love dies, grief alone can feel overwhelming. But, for many families, grief is only the beginning. Besides mourning, they are suddenly thrust into a legal and financial maze filled with court papers, deadlines, frozen accounts and unanswered...
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.,...











