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...
Come for the run – stay for the view
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Caren Ware has been running her whole life. It is said her interest in running was sparked by her having run the most laps at an elementary school jog-a-thon. Today she is a world-class athlete, a USA Track & Field Level II coach, a...
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
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...
Ask the realtor: Rates hit 10-month low — What that means for your buying power
Over the past year, many homebuyers have been watching interest rates closely, waiting for the “perfect” time to enter the market. The hope was simple: rates would drop and, with them, monthly payments would follow. But the reality has been more complicated. Instead...
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
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
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...











