By Mary-Justine Lanyon Green Valley Lake may be a small community but its residents know how to throw a party and celebrate the Fourth of July in a big way. The community’s artisans generally hold studio tours on three weekends of the year – Memorial Day, Labor...
Crestline had good vibes during Jamboree Days
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer Jamboree Days in Crestline was a total success brimming with Good Vibes, with a community picnic, Duck Derby, parade, all-day festival and evening fireworks shot over Lake Gregory to celebrate Independence Day. The theme,...
Mountain Movers and Shapers: Dr. Ginger Gabriel — An exceptionally worthwhile life
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer A child pays attention to what her mother says – much of the time, at least. Some words of wisdom have a special resonance and find a permanent place in the child’s memory. Dr. Ginger Gabriel has never forgotten...
Tragedy averted at Tavern Bay Beach Club
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor An incident that could have turned the Fourth of July weekend tragic turned out to be a false alarm. According to Mike Pate, general manager of the Arrowhead Lake Association, a beach goer at Tavern Bay Beach Club ran up to a...
RIM OF THE WORLD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT — Improvements funded by Measure E on the horizon
By Mary-Justine Lanyon At their June 26 meeting, the Rim of the World Unified School District board of trustees unanimously approved a contract with tBP Architecture for improvement projects that will be funded by Measure E. Gary Moon, representing the...
County Budget strengthens services without raising taxes
By Dawn Rowe 3rd District Supervisor San Bernardino County As stewards of public funds, county leaders face a fundamental challenge each year: How to meet growing community needs without compromising fiscal responsibility. This year’s budget strikes that...
Ask the realtor — How to get your home ready to sell on a budget
Getting ready to sell your house and hoping to squeeze every dollar out of it without spending a fortune? You're not alone. The good news is, you don’t need to hire a designer or gut your kitchen to make a solid impression. A little sweat equity, a few smart tweaks...
Celebrating the Fourth with a sweet treat
The ice cream social held at the Mountain History Museum to celebrate Independence Day on July 4, the same day as the Lake Arrowhead fireworks, attracted more than 125 residents and visitors. This tradition was started by Jim Huff many years ago after the museum...










