If you’re a parent, you want to do everything you can to help your children succeed in life. Therefore, you might think that one of the best things you can do is to save for your children’s college education. And this is admirable, but could it conflict with your...
In California, creating a valid will requires that the person making the will (the testator) meets specific legal standards. One of the most fundamental requirements is that the testator has the mental capacity to understand what they are doing. This can become...
As remote work and lifestyle shifts continue, 2024 is seeing a noticeable trend: Americans are moving from cities to the suburbs or secondary markets. Factors driving this migration include more flexible work-from-home options, lower taxes and affordable housing...
The past two weeks have been rather cosmic, what with the comet, followed by the so-called “Hunter’s Moon,” which was very large and bright in the night sky (like some people I know) and, finally, the so-called “Super Moon,” that was supposed to be very large (like...
Dear Sidney, I am a single gay man living in a whimsical cabin in the woods. I love my life! However, I find myself hurt by the inactions of my relatives. For every occasion, I find great delight in sending special cards to nieces and nephews who are still young...
"Walking is the best way to see a country. Well, maybe not all countries, but the best way to see this one." - Ethel By Megan Miller Special to the Alpine Mountaineer How did you spend your summer? Ethel Mohler decided to take a walk. A long walk. In Spain....
By DOUGLAS W. MOTLEY Senior Writer Recent residential fires have laid waste to two Crestline homes in the past couple of months. The most recent fire, which broke out in the early morning hours of Thursday, Oct. 10, destroyed a three-bedroom, three-bath residence in...
By Elise Gray Special to the Alpine Mountaineer When the going gets tough, mountain residents show up. On Oct. 12, locals from Running Springs, Arrowbear and Green Valley Lake gathered at Havenwood to honor the heroes who saved Running Springs and neighboring...
