Well, here we are in the middle of January and no rain. Who’d-a-thunk-it? Nothing but fires, burning like hell and nothing but death and destruction all over the place. Thank goodness not at my place, or yours, I hope. A year ago, we were swimming with atmospheric...
Estate Planning – Blended families and estate planning: Avoiding a nightmare scenario
Blended families are a hallmark of modern life. While they can bring joy and unity, estate planning for blended families can also create challenges, particularly after the death of a parent. Without proper planning, conflicts often arise, and children from prior...
Those Were the Days – Who was Santos Manuel?
By RHEA-FRANCES TETLEY Historian Most mountain residents know the Yaamava Resort and Casino is operated by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. However, few know those Serranos formerly lived on this mountain. The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians named...
Sharing the gift of music
By Dr. Ginger Gabriel International award-winning coloratura soprano Kirsten Ashley Wiest shared the gift of her music in a recital on Saturday, Jan. 18 at Mt. Calvary Lutheran church. Arriving early for the recital, I asked Wiest what began her journey into...
Upcoming Events…
CRESTLINE Mardi Gras on the Mountain: Saturday, March 1, 2025, 5-9 p.m., San Moritz Lodge. Beer and wine tasting event. Masked ball, costume contest, artisan vendors, dancing, live music. Early bird tickets, $45 – corksnhops.com. Community Food Pantry: Sundays, 10...
Strengthening our community: The legacy of the Citizens on Patrol program
The Volunteer Forces program began 34 years ago, in January 1991. At that time, approximately 1,800 volunteers were independently managed by patrol stations, without department-wide policies to guide them. Recognizing the need for consistency, the San Bernardino...
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.
Financial Focus – Financial considerations when changing jobs
Are you changing jobs soon? If so, you’ll obviously be interested in your new salary but you’ll also want to look at other financial considerations. Here are some of the most important ones: 401(k): If you had a 401(k) plan through your previous employer, you’ll need...











