By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer This year’s annual Blue Jay Christmas parade, now in its 46th year, proved true to its theme: “There’s Magic in the Mountains.” Its quarter-mile-long parade route along Highway 189, in the mountain hamlet of Blue Jay, is reputedly...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The eighth annual house and business lighting contest for the Crestline area is underway. The purpose of the contest – known as Crestlights – is to encourage spreading holiday joy throughout the mountain by illuminating the...
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer As we prepare to usher in 2026, the staff of the Alpine Mountaineer has carefully considered and then selected a handful of articles from the past year that we feel have had a significant impact on the lives and lifestyles of our...
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Reporter Once a year the Lake Arrowhead and Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Councils (MAC) meet together to hear the issues that affect the other area. On Dec. 2, they met at the San Moritz Lodge in Crestline and heard from...
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Some people who experience childhood trauma retreat into themselves. But not author Sara Lynne George, who has returned to her childhood community of Crestline. “I experienced a lot of childhood trauma,” George said. “That has led me to...
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Representatives from the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station came to the Crest Forest senior center on Wednesday, Nov. 19 to warn the public about the recent epidemic of scams and other fraudulent activity spreading throughout the...
Buying your first home is exciting – but if you want to be holding the keys by this time next year, the work starts now. Between fluctuating mortgage rates, changing loan programs and evolving market conditions, first-time buyers in 2026 will have more options – and...
By Dr. Nicole Brady Chief Medical Officer UnitedHealthcare Student Resources For many, the holiday season provides a unique opportunity to pause from daily responsibilities and focus on the people who matter most. While gift-giving and festivities are often the...
