By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Line Fire arsonist Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 35, a resident of Norco, was found guilty on Thursday, May 22 of igniting the September 2024 Line Fire, which laid waste to 44,000 acres of tinder-dry brush and timber in the San...
Rewarding students’ commitment and hard work
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor They waited anxiously on the stage in the Performing Arts Center at Rim of the World High School – 85 seniors who were notified they were receiving an award of some type at the community scholarship awards night. “These remarkable...
Rim Bowling has a new owner
By Mike Harris Special to the Alpine Mountaineer After 17 years of owning Rim Bowling in Crestline, Jody and Joseph Glaviano said it was time to move on and enjoy other personal projects, so they have sold the property and the business to Job Quevedo Romo, a...
Shuffle, swing, sizzle!
It’s time to lend us your ears and your dancing feet. The 2025 Blue Jay Jazz Festival is booked and ready to rock. Taking the stage will be Grammy winners, Emmy winners, a big band, a finalist from NBC’s The Voice and composers for film, television and music videos....
LAKE ARROWHEAD MUNICIPAL ADVISORY COUNCIL — ‘Keeping the highway safe’
By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor During the month of March, CHP Lt. Isaiah Kee told the Lake Arrowhead Municipal Advisory Council, the Arrowhead officers made 607 enforcement contacts, arrested 28 people (19 for DUI) and issued 320 citations. “The #1 thing for us...
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. This week there are no new releases from the mountain area or Highland.
Upcoming Events
ARROWBEAR Summer Music Camp: Elementary, Intermediate, Advanced, Choral and Jazz Improv sessions beginning in June. For dates and registration information, visit Arrowbear.com. CEDAR GLEN First Fridays at The Lake House: July 4, featuring Scott Pryde and Kelly...
The Market at Lake Gregory returns — Crestline embraces 4th year of ‘Trees, Love & Music’
By Sean Eshelman Special to the Alpine Mountaineer The signs are everywhere: Dogwoods are blooming, temperatures are warming and the sounds of laughter and play can be heard echoing throughout the shores of Lake Gregory. With May Gray at play, it may not feel like...











