On Wednesday, Jan. 15, members of the local Knights of Columbus presented Melissa Lloyd, assistant director of Camp Paivika, with a check for $2,500. The money was raised through the Knights’ sale of Tootsie Rolls. Pictured with Lloyd are Dave Golder, Randy Hartman,...
Chairman Rowe and Chief Munsey advise residents on preparedness
As wildfires continue to impact communities in Los Angeles County, San Bernardino County is focused on the dangers that strong winds pose to our communities and preparing for the worst. Board of Supervisors Chairman Dawn Rowe and County Fire Chief Dan Munsey had a...
What is TENS?
During a major incident – such as a wildfire – San Bernardino County Fire and the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department use the Telephone Emergency Notification System or TENS to send high-speed mass notifications by telephone and text messages. This system helps...
Promoting off-highway vehicle safety — A commitment to safe and responsible riding
In San Bernardino County, off-highway vehicles (OHVs) offer a thrilling way to explore the vast natural landscapes, but with that excitement comes the responsibility of ensuring safety. Recognizing this, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has established...
Goodwin’s praised for inviting folks to ‘recharge’
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer The electrical outage on the mountain that began at 3:47 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 9 and lasted until Friday evening has affected every resident and visitor in diverse and unexpected ways. Many are dependent on electrical...
County assists residents affected by power outages
By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer In response to the power outage – caused primarily by wind damage to Southern California Edison equipment – that left the mountain communities without electricity, the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency...
A conversation with the sheriff’s captain – Bringing back a proactive approach to policing
By Mary-Justine Lanyon The deputies at the Twin Peaks Sheriff’s Station were second in the county for calls for service per deputy. That was the word from Capt. Craig Harris when he spoke to the Mountain Sunrise Rotary Club, of which he is a member, on Jan. 8....
Get ready to go jump in the lake
Jumpers, anxious to jump into the freezing cold waters of Lake Arrowhead on Feb. 1, are already signing up to take part in the 16th annual PolaRotary Bear Plunge. More than 120 jumpers are expected to take the annual plunge with hundreds of observers cheering them on....











