What was that in the sky?
On Feb. 21 at 6 a.m. a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was launched from Vandenberg Space Force Base north of Lompoc in a push toward sending 25 mini Starlink satellites into a polar orbit. Ninety such missions are planned for 2026. The rocket could be seen from Crestline.
Those Were The Days: 1910 — Much was happening on the mountaintop
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian As the summer of 1910 progressed, the mountains were filled with campers, who arrived in their wagons. Skyland Campground, with its new water source, was a popular because 1910 was the year Haley’s Comet was visible and what...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: The Ants Go Marching
Nothing is more irritating to me than ants invading my kitchen pantry and getting into my Honey Smacks and Frosted Flakes. Although, the song “Who Let The Dogs Out” comes pretty close, as does “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go.” It happens like clockwork following a...
Estate Planning: Are you too young for an estate plan? Why starting early matters
Many people think estate planning is something only older adults or the wealthy need to worry about. The reality is that life can be unpredictable and even young adults should have a basic estate plan in place. College students, young couples – married or unmarried –...
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 International Folk Dancing: Third...
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.
LAKE ARROWHEAD COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT — New director appointed and seated
By Mary-Justine Lanyon With the resignation of Director Bruce Reynolds from the Lake Arrowhead Community Services District board, the board interviewed a candidate to take his place at the Feb. 24 meeting. Eric Chappell told the board he is a Rim High graduate...
