Volunteers Scott, Hugh, Lori, Lyn, Anne, Geneva and Melodee from the Save Our Forest Association cleaned up their section of Highway 18 in an Earth Month activity.
Time to step up & donate to Rim Communities Scholarships
Rim of the World Communities Scholarship Council has encouraged all Rim High School, Rim Virtual Academy and Mountain High School Seniors to apply for Community Scholarships for college, trade or vocational schools, which may be used to help cover tuition, books or...
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. Traffic stop leads to discovery of drug paraphernalia and suspected narcotics On Nov. 5, 2024,...
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 Rim Blue Star Moms: Fundraiser dinner, Tuesday, May 13, 4-9 p.m., RB’s...
An open letter to Congressman Jay Obernolte
Dear Congressman Obernolte, I read your website on a fairly frequent basis and do appreciate much of your work. As of this writing, however (April 11, 2025), I’ve seen nothing there on a number of issues that seem pretty important. Since his inauguration,...
Those Were The Days — John Dexter, a man who made this mountain better
By Rhea-Frances Tetley Staff Writer John Dexter, who was born in San Bernardino on Feb. 16, 1892, attended school in San Bernardino where he graduated from the eighth grade. He remained an avid reader and learner his whole life. His first mountain trip was to...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott — Drive My Car
I have some serious reservations about these so-called “self-driving cars” that are already being operated on our highways and byways and the so-called “driverless trucks” that will soon be unleashed upon our nation’s highways. You won’t see me motoring around in a...
Estate Planning — Hiring a lawyer: What flat fees, hourly fees and retainer billing could mean
Finding the right lawyer can feel overwhelming, especially in urgent situations. You want an attorney who understands your needs, but you also have to consider legal costs and whether they can provide long-term support. Understanding different legal billing models –...
