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Mountain Top Days celebrate America’s 250th

The Running Springs Area Chamber of Commerce invites the entire community to Mountain Top Days on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8. This year’s theme, “Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday,” recognizes our nation’s semiquincentennial while celebrating the patriotism,...
A Burger celebrates grand opening

A Burger celebrates grand opening

By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer   Ever since Crestline’s fabled A Burger Restaurant at the corner of Lake Drive and Forest Shade Road closed down about a decade ago due to the failing health of its previous owner, Elizabeth (“Liz”) Tulcan, scores of faithful...

The jazz festival is here

The jazz festival is here

The wait is over! Tonight, Aug. 21, this year’s Blue Jay Jazz Festival – known as Shuffle, Swing and Sizzle – kicks off with Ms. Monet & Friends. Born Conesha Monet Owens, this California native has fulfilled her fondest wish: To do something in the arts –...

Teachers learn about using AI in class

Teachers learn about using AI in class

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer   The Rim of the World Unified School District held its welcome back breakfast meeting for all of its teachers and staff members on Monday, the morning before school began on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The buffet breakfast included...

Smokey Bear turns 81

Smokey Bear turns 81

By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer   Smokey’s Bear’s 81st birthday party, held at the Mountain History Museum on Aug. 3, was attended by almost 200 people. Fifty kids did the museum scavenger hunt, winning prizes. The cake, popcorn and lemonade party was enjoyed on...

Making the forest healthier and more fire safe

Making the forest healthier and more fire safe

When Chief Daniel Munsey of the San Bernardino County Fire Department wanted to create a Forestry Fuels Management unit within the department, he knew just who to call. “Chief Munsey wants County Fire to help improve both the county’s interaction and its participation...

Hope for the unhoused

Hope for the unhoused

One of the greatest challenges for those who are unhoused on the mountain is where to take a shower. That challenge is now being met through the generosity of St. Richard’s Episcopal Church. They are offering the use of their showers for the homeless on Tuesday...

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