By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer After months of construction and temporary relocation, First Foundation Bank officially reopened its Running Springs branch with a community celebration. On Wednesday, Feb. 5, residents gathered for a grand...
Crest Forest MAC installs new members for 2025
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crest Forest Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) met for the first time this year on Feb. 4 at the San Moritz Lodge. They report to County Supervisor Dawn Rowe about the activities, problems and needs of each community. The...
LET’S GO HIKING – The Pinnacles Trail
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: northwestern outskirts of Lake Arrowhead Length: 4.4 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 1,042 feet Challenge: moderate to difficult This is one of our mountains’ most challenging and significant hikes....
Arts & Entertainment Guide
BLUE JAY TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 Open Mic Night with Dale Fisher 6:30-9pm Dogwood Tavern (Instagram: @dogwood_tavern) CRESTLINE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 Karaoke with Kimberly Drum 7-9pm Rim of the World Sports Bar (909-338-0557) (facebook.com/Rimoftheworld...
Those Were The Days – The naming of Devil’s Canyon in Cedarpines Park
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian During the Ranchero Days of Southern California, under Mexican rule, 23-year-old Louisiana-born Daniel Sexton II arrived on Nov. 5, 1841, with the John Rowland and William Workman party. The Rowland-Workman group was among the...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – On the Road Again
Caltrans, in the interest of public safety, decided abou14 years ago to close forever the dirt segment of State Highway 173 between Lake Arrowhead and Hesperia. Having driven this road several times in the past, it’s easy to see why they would want to close this...
Estate Planning – What happens to your mortgage if you become incapacitated?
If you become incapacitated and cannot manage your finances, it’s essential to have legal arrangements in place to ensure your mortgage is paid. Without proper planning, missed payments could lead to foreclosure, jeopardizing your home. One of the best ways to ensure...
Learning about ‘Service Above Self’
This year the EarlyAct clubs at Valley of Enchantment Elementary School have expanded to include the first and second grades. On Feb. 3, the second-graders from Mrs. Turner’s class put on their “service” hats and straightened out the lost and found rack (1). They were...










