The Lake Arrowhead Communities Chamber of Commerce has mailed out ballots for the election of three directors to its board. Electronic ballots must be returned by Dec. 30. Five candidates are running for the three positions. Directors serve a three-year term; they...
Upcoming Events…
CRESTLINE Senior Lunches: No lunch on Thursday, Dec. 26 or Tuesday, Dec. 31. Charity Dinner to Benefit Rose Smiley’s Legacy Fund: Sunday, Jan. 12, 3-8 p.m., Crestline Café. Enjoy the café’s regular menu while supporting the fund to keep Rose’s legacy alive. A portion...
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.
Rash of fires destroys more homes
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer For the third time in three months, mountain area homes have fallen prey to the ravages of fire. The most recent incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, Dec. 14 when a fire of unknown origin started in an attached garage of a...
Financial FOCUS – Time to consider a business retirement plan?
If you’re a business owner, you’re always thinking about the days ahead: How can I boost sales in the next year? What trends should I be watching? But there’s another question to ask about your future: Do I have a good retirement plan in place? Consider these...
Elf on the shelf?
This Elf on the Shelf took the shelf to new heights! Bethany Negersmith, principal of Valley of Enchantment Elementary School, appeared as the elf throughout the school on the last day before winter break and kept the fun going at that night’s school board meeting....
LET’S GO HIKING – Heart Rock Trail
By TIM WILCOX Special to the Alpine Mountaineer Where: Crestline Length: 2 miles (round trip) Elevation gain: 275 feet (return leg) Challenge: easy to moderate What is it that attracts so many hikers to the Heart Rock Trail? It’s certainly not prominent signage. The...
Crest Forest Seniors seek office furniture
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Staff Writer The Crest Forest Senior Citizens Club at Leisure Shores is seeking office equipment for their office in their building. They are aware that many offices remodel and either throw away their old items or seek ways to dispose of their...









