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...
Those Were The Days: Arrowhead Villas Pillars
Rhea-Frances Tetley Historian Two red rock pillars that previously formed an archway welcoming visitors into the Atkins development flank the entrance into Arrowhead Villas. The red rocks were brought from a Big Bear quarry. Similar rocks were brought from Big...
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. Highland Station focuses on the dangers of distracted driving On Sept. 20, the San Bernardino County...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Silly Headlines
A friend of mine in the Bay Area recently emailed me some interesting headlines. These are actual headlines that have appeared in other news journals. They are guaranteed to keep you in stitches… Well, I thought they were funny and I’ve taken the liberty of inserting...
Ask the Realtor: New appraisal rules are coming — What home sellers need to do before listing
If you’re thinking about putting your home on the market after Nov. 2, 2026, here’s one item to add to your pre-listing checklist: Start gathering information about your house now. As I discussed recently, the appraisal world is changing. Beginning Nov. 2, Fannie Mae...
Estate Planning: The document that fails when you need it most
You signed a durable power of attorney, named someone you trust and filed it with your important documents. You assumed that, if something happened, your family could step in and manage your finances. Then a crisis occurs. You suffer a stroke, accident or illness and...
Crestline’s New ALPR Camera Sparks Debate
By ALEXANDER BOLBOLIAN Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department (SBCSD) has been rolling out an automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera expansion across the county, including an effort to monitor vehicles entering...
