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Helping Folks to See Clearly

By Mary-Justine Lanyon Editor   It began more than 20 years ago. After Hurricane Katrina, VSP vision insurance partnered with eye doctors in Louisiana who had lost their offices. Through their first mobile clinics, they reached thousands of community members who...
First Foundation Bank reopens with local celebration

First Foundation Bank reopens with local celebration

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

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

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

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...

Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – On the Road Again

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...

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...

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